Gate of Prayer for Good Harvests
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
A gateway on the Red Stairway Bridge that opens on to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
Must-see attractions in Beijing
Beijing
This hall displays various cultural artefacts and imperial heirlooms from the Summer Palace, including Empress Cixi's calligraphy, as well as bronze and…
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
You'll pass through this ornamental portal if you are accessing the Temple of Heaven Park from the main east entrance.
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
An ornamental gate at the northern edge of the park, some distance inside the main Temple of Heaven North Gate.
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
This ornamental gateway will take you towards the main sights if you enter the park at the main west gate.
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
One of the most pleasant spots in the Temple of Heaven Park, especially when the roses are in bloom.
Beijing
Beijing's largest park has plenty for kids, from fairground rides to pedal boats and swimming, and even a makeshift ski slope in winter.
Gate Tower of the Cloud-Retaining Eaves
Beijing
This tower within the Summer Palace once housed a statue of Guanyu, the God of War.
Beijing
Constructed in the 18th century, Changguan Hall was destroyed by Anglo-French soldiers in 1860 and subsequently rebuilt.
Beijing
This ornamental hall (zaojian means algae or seaweed) sits on Seaweed-Viewing Island on Kunming Lake.
Beijing
Known for the whimsical, often playful style of his watercolours, Qi Baishi (1864–1957) was an influential Chinese painter who lived in Beijing from 1917…
Beijing
The Longqing Emperor, 12th of the Ming Dynasty, only managed a six-year shift on the Dragon Throne before he was entombed here, along with three empresses…
Beijing
Often described as the MIT to Peking University's Harvard, Tsinghua is China's second-most prestigious university. The gigantic campus is known for its…
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
Running due south from Beijing's 'front gate', the mighty Qianmen, this street was once the main commercial thoroughfare through what was known as the …
Beijing
Adjacent to the restored Wanshou Temple is the evocatively crumbling facade of the Yanqing Temple, its buildings long since appropriated into tatty…
Beijing
Si Ling is the tomb of the last of the Ming emperors, Chongzhen, who hanged himself at Coal Hill – today's Jingshan Park – as rebels stormed the gates of…
Beijing
The tomb of the Zhengtong Emperor (1427–1442), who famously became emperor twice. Captured by the Mongols after a disastrous military campaign, he was…
Beijing
Tourist bottleneck and historic view, this stumpy bridge (rebuilt several times), divides Houhai and Qianhai lakes. On a perfectly clear day looking west…
Southwest Gate City Wall Remains
Beijing
The lesser sibling to the Ming City Wall Ruins Park, this restored chunk of Beijing's dearly departed ramparts is stranded in a phalanx of traffic. You…
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
The former front gate of Beijing's Outer City Wall, the original Yongding Gate was demolished in the 1950s. Rebuilt in 2005, it stands, rather forlornly,…
Olympic Park Observation Tower
Beijing
Supposed to have been built in time for the Olympics, 'Big Nails' as this 247m-tall tower became known was put on hold, and only opened in 2015. The…
Beijing
The tomb of the Hongxi Emperor (1378–1425), the second emperor to be buried at the Ming Tombs after Yongle in Chang Ling next door. Not open for visitors.
Beijing
The tomb of the Xuande Emperor, who died in 1435. It's not open for visitors, but you can walk here from Chang Ling in 15 minutes, and peer in at the…
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
With nine considered an auspicious number, this gate was one of the nine altar gates within the Temple of Heaven Park complex. Note that you cannot enter…
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
Also known as the Zhaoheng Gate (昭亨门; Zhāohēng Mén) the emperor and entourage would enter the temple complex through here. It's now one of the four main…
Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South
One of the four main access points to Temple of Heaven Park.
Beijing
A small islet at the southeastern end of Kunming Lake, the Phoenix Mound is a popular vantage point.
Beijing
The tomb of the Zhengde Emperor, who reigned from 1506–21. It's not open for visitors.
Beijing
These wistful ruins are found on a small island in the West Lake area.
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