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Temple of Heaven Tour: Decode Secrets of Chinese Religion
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Provided by:
Wonder Wan
Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
East Gate of the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Dongmen)
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
The Temple of Heaven is the ultimate architectural embodiment of ancient Chinese religious philosophy. For 500 years, emperors, the 'Sons of Heaven,' performed a secret ritual here on the year's coldest night, reporting to the cosmos and pleading for a good harvest.
This tour decodes the mathematical puzzles, architectural marvels, and acoustic secrets of this UNESCO site.
We'll explore:
• Why round and square? (Hint: 'Cosmic Pizza' – our fun term for 'tian yuan di fang')
• Why is 9 the magic number, more sacred than 7 or 13?
• Can a wall whisper? Test the legendary Echo Wall (physics included!)
• How did the emperor's voice become a giant's roar on the Circular Mound Altar?
• What do pillars reveal about seasons, months, and stars? Crack the code inside the Hall of Prayer.
This immersive walk blends history, architecture, astronomy, religion, and philosophy — offering a clear key to understanding the Chinese vision of harmony between Heaven and Humanity.
This tour decodes the mathematical puzzles, architectural marvels, and acoustic secrets of this UNESCO site.
We'll explore:
• Why round and square? (Hint: 'Cosmic Pizza' – our fun term for 'tian yuan di fang')
• Why is 9 the magic number, more sacred than 7 or 13?
• Can a wall whisper? Test the legendary Echo Wall (physics included!)
• How did the emperor's voice become a giant's roar on the Circular Mound Altar?
• What do pillars reveal about seasons, months, and stars? Crack the code inside the Hall of Prayer.
This immersive walk blends history, architecture, astronomy, religion, and philosophy — offering a clear key to understanding the Chinese vision of harmony between Heaven and Humanity.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Temple of Heaven
Our Guides
Wonder wan
On arrival
Meeting Point: East Gate of the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Dongmen). It's very convenient to arrive here by subway.
Things to note
Need to bring the passport to buy the entrance ticket.
28 yuan per person.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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