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Temple of Heaven: The 15 Best Tickets & Tours

63 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Go early, when the park belongs to the tai chi groups and the card players. These 15 cover the gate ticket and the guided mornings that pair the altar with the palace or the lama temple.

Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket - At the Temple of Heaven, Look Beyond the Main Hall
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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

1.The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,286 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $7Our pick

Choose an entry ticket for Beijing’s Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, with some Summer Palace options covering four sights inside the grounds. The supplier sends an entry QR code by email or WhatsApp after you provide your name and passport number. This is a self-guided visit, not a guaranteed guided tour, and the two parks require separate visits.

“go buy your Tickets from andy, best price / value and service. also it is more easy to buy from him, than on chinese websites yourselves, somtimes it is not even possible to fill out the documents”

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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven - Lunch, plus the possibility of shopping
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Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

2.Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 610 reviews · from $99

Spend about nine hours visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace, with an English-speaking guide, transport, entry tickets, and Chinese-style lunch included. Hotel pickup is offered within Beijing’s fourth ring road. Guides may include Jenny, Lee, Mary, Murphy, or Michael. Expect a packed day, plenty of walking, and possible shopping stops.

“This was a one-day tour of the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. Our guide, Murphy, was wonderful — very friendly, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared fascinating insights about both ancient and modern China, and the included lunch was very tasty. The group was small and the other travelers were great company, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The tour agency was also very prompt and clear with communication, which made planning smooth and easy. There were a couple of aspects I personally didn’t enjoy as much. The Tiananmen Square visit was canceled without a replacement stop, and there were visits to a silk factory and…”

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Temple of Heaven Ticket - Getting your QR code and reaching the East Gate
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Temple of Heaven Ticket

3.Temple of Heaven Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · from $8Top rated

This self-guided Temple of Heaven ticket covers the park, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, and the Circular Mound Altar. You enter with one QR code and explore at your own pace. There is no guide or transport; provider Li sends the ticket and practical directions through WhatsApp.

“Temple of Heaven is a great place you have must seen during a stay in Beijing. Impressive is the size of the Park and the green. If you are looking for a quiet place you will find in next to the main ways. Many thanks to Li who organized all perfect.”

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Beijing: Entry to Temple of Heaven Park - What the Temple of Heaven visit involves
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Beijing: Entry to Temple of Heaven Park

4.Entry to Temple of Heaven Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 314 reviews · from $7

Choose a self-guided Temple of Heaven visit or a full-day group tour that also visits the Summer Palace. Ticket options determine which sites you can enter and when: full access runs Tuesday to Sunday, while Monday and weekend-night tickets cover the park only. Your e-ticket and English PDF guide are sent before your visit.

“I believe you can get the tickets cheaper through the Chinese channels e.g. on WeChat's mini programme but this was easier to do.”

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Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours - A rickshaw ride through Beijing’s hutongs
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Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours

5.Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Hutong Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $99

Start around 7 a.m. for a full-day Beijing tour by air-conditioned van, with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup within the Third Ring Road. Visit the Temple of Heaven, ride a rickshaw through hutong alleys, see the Lama Temple and explore the Summer Palace. Tickets and bottled water are included. Guides such as Michael and Lucy have been praised for clear explanations and helpful service.

“It was amazing! Lucy was incredible—taught us so much, made us laugh, fit in a ton in the day and even helped plan the rest of my visit booking show tickets and taking is to additional places we wanted to go after the tour—really the best customer service and best guide I’ve ever had!”

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Temple of Heaven Ticket - Getting your QR code and reaching the East Gate
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Temple of Heaven Ticket

6.Temple of Heaven Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 271 reviews · 4 hours · from $8

This ticket-only visit gives you entry to the Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, and Circular Mound Altar. You make your own way to the East Gate and explore at your pace. Sunflower Tours China’s Li sends QR tickets and practical route advice by WhatsApp or iMessage. No transport, guide, or audio guide is included.

“Temple of Heaven is such a beautiful place. Li at Sunflower tour made everything very easy, from tickets booking to great advices. Thanks Li we had a lovely time!”

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All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace - Tian’anmen Square: a monumental first stop
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All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

7.All Inclusive Private Day Tour: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $138

Spend about eight hours visiting Beijing’s four headline sights by private car, with hotel pickup, a guide, admission and lunch included. Guides such as Maggie, Wendy and Lucy have led past tours, though your assigned guide may differ. Expect imperial halls, ceremonial temples and garden paths, with a brisk pace to fit it all in.

“Amazing Beijing Experience with our tour guide Maggie and Driver Mr Xu. They were both very kind. Maggie is very knowledgeable and shared the history of Beijing. We are very satisfied and happy with both Maggie and Mr Xu.”

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Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City - Tian’anmen Square, with a crowd caveat
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Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City

8.Beijing Private Tour of Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $100

Spend about six to seven hours with a private Beijing guide at the Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square, and the Forbidden City. Guides such as Cindy, Lucy, Susan, and Alice have led past tours, helping visitors navigate crowds and understand the sites. The package options differ: some use public transport, while others include a private car and lunch.

“This is a must do if visiting Beijing! Our tour guide Cassie and our driver were phenomenal. They came in early to pick us up. Cassie was very good tour guide, knowledgeable and accomodating to our needs. She made our visit fun and memorable. Thank you Cassie!”

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Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Tour - A local lunch between the big sights
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Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Tour

9.Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 177 reviews · 8 hours · from $99

Spend about eight hours exploring three imperial landmarks with a private guide, then pause for traditional local food. You’ll see the Forbidden City’s courts, the Summer Palace’s lakes and pavilions, and the Temple of Heaven’s park. Guides named May, Tony and Angel have led past tours, but your guide may differ. Transport and lunch arrangements depend on the option you book.

“Angel was the perfect guide. We got so much amazing extra information from her. She was friendly helpful and very easy to understand. She took us everywhere and we learned so much history and got amazing pictures. We also learned so much about day to day life in china now. This really was the perfect tour and Angel was the perfect guide. oh and the little local restaurant she took us to for lunch...Wow. so good. if you are on the fence have no doubt this tour is worth every penny. Truly amazing experience with an amazing woman. Thank you so much Angel.”

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Beijing: Temple of Heaven Ticket with 5 UNESCO Site Options - Summer Palace: three QR codes and open-air wandering
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Beijing: Temple of Heaven Ticket with 5 UNESCO Site Options

10.Temple of Heaven Ticket with 5 UNESCO Site Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $9

Choose one ticket option for Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, or Forbidden City, or for Xi’an’s Terracotta Army or Mutianyu Great Wall. This is independent entry, not a guided tour, and transport is not included. Sunflower Tours China sends ticket details and, in some cases, maps and practical tips through WhatsApp.

“Li is very detailed and provided helpful suggestions on how best to visit.”

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Beijing Historical Tour I - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven - The Forbidden City: the day’s main event
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Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

11.Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 120 reviews · from $93

Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven on a roughly seven-hour Beijing coach tour with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup within the Fourth Ring Road, entrance tickets, and Chinese-style lunch. Guides named in past tours include Mary, Jenny, Christina, Mark, and Cherry, but assignments vary. Book early: if Forbidden City tickets are sold out, Jingshan Park may replace the visit.

“An excellent trip to see the amazing sights of Beijing, simply stunning, our tour guide Mary was excellent, very knowledgeable and good fun, overall highly recommended”

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Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service - From the East Gate to the main monuments
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Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service

12.Temple of Heaven Ticket with Optional Guide Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $8

Visit the Temple of Heaven independently with a prepaid ticket covering the park, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, and Circular Mound Altar. Your QR code arrives by WhatsApp, usually one day before your visit. You can add a private guide, but the standard option includes no guide or transport. Organizer Li provides practical directions and entry instructions.

“Li was really helpful. Managed to make a quick and smooth booking and gave clear directions on how to get to the location and how to start the self-exploration journey! Would recommend!”

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Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour - At the Temple of Heaven, imperial ritual meets local life
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Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour

13.Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · from $97

Spend six to eight hours with a private English-speaking guide at the Temple of Heaven, Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City. Guides such as Lucy, Susan and Anson have been praised for clear history, local food tips and adapting the pace. Lunch, hotel pickup and a private car depend on the option you choose.

“Candice was an amazing guide - very friendly and super knowledgeable. Would definitely book again! 10/10 5 stars!”

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Beijing Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Panda House and Summer Palace - A Chinese lunch between major sights
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Beijing Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Panda House and Summer Palace

14.Beijing Private Tour to Temple of Heaven, Panda House and Summer Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $141

Spend about eight hours visiting the Panda House, the Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven with a private guide and driver. The day includes hotel pickup within Beijing’s Fourth Ring Road, entrance fees and a Chinese lunch with vegetarian options. Guides such as Lucy, Judy and Sherry have led the tour; a boat ride at the Summer Palace costs extra.

“Tour timings should not be so early. Tour guide Shery was good and showed us around everything patiently. Driver Jin Fu was nice. Overall good experience”

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Beijing:Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven Small Group Tour - Meeting at Beijing Xinqiao Hotel
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Beijing:Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven Small Group Tour

15.Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

Spend six hours with an English-speaking guide at Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Follow the imperial route through grand halls, palace courtyards and the emperors’ ceremonial altar. Guides such as Lisa, Melody and Huang have made the history lively for past groups. The pace is brisk, and security checks and summer heat can add strain.

“Lisa is amazing tour guide. I sincerely recommend touring with her.”

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