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Half Day Temple Of Heaven, Hong Qiao Pearl Market – Private Tour

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    4 HOURS

  • Start time

    • Start time: 08:00, Finish time: 12:00
    • Start time: 13:00, Finish time: 17:00

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    • Half Day Temple Of Heaven, Hong Qiao Pearl Market – Private Tour,
    Beijing Peking, China,

Key Highlights

  • Discover the most representative masterpiece of China's ancient sacrificial buildings
  • Tour the jewellery and pearl-filled floors of the Hongqiao Market
  • Learn a little more about the symbolism of the Temple of Heaven

Overview

Feel the magic of the Temple of Heaven, the largest group of temples in China. The stunning main circular temple was used to make offerings for a good harvest in the time of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Temple of Heaven was the very place where the former emperors held their ceremonies of worship to heaven. It is the largest and most representative existing masterpiece of all the ancient sacrificial buildings inChina.

Originally built in 1420, the Temple of Heaven is surrounded by a long wall. The semicircular northern part within the wall symbolizes the Heavens and the southern part is square which symbolizes the Earth. The northern part is higher than the southern part. This design represents that the Sky is high and the Earth is low and reflects an ancient Chinese thought that "the sky is round and the earth is square".

Next, head over to Hongqiao Market, Beijing's famous Pearl Market and China's largest pearl dealer. Put your bargaining skills to the test out and get yourself a beautiful pearl. The market also offers other products such as clothing, souvenirs, watches, kettles, electronics amongst other things.

Itinerary

  • 1. Temple of Heaven
  • 2. Hongqiao Market

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Guide
  • Pick up from the hotel
  • Tickets
  • Tourguide

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