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The Temple of Heaven is located in the Dongcheng District of Beijing. It is an important place where ancient Chinese emperors worshiped heaven and prayed for a good harvest. Here is a travel guide for the Temple of Heaven: - Preparations: - Make a reservation in advance: The scenic area implements a real-name appointment system, and no appointment is not allowed. It is recommended to make an appointment for the date of admission on the official website or official mobile app one day in advance, and enter the park according to the appointment period. - Pay attention to the weather: Check the weather forecast before traveling and arrange your itinerary reasonably. - Prepare items: Prepare ID cards, cameras, chargers, comfortable shoes, rain gear, sunscreen and other items according to personal needs. - Transportation guide: - Bus: Take bus No. 336, 53, 62, 958, 122, 141 to Tiantan South Gate Station; take bus No. 120, 141, 20, 2, 36, 53 to Tiantan West Gate Station; take bus No. 106, 110, 34, 35, 36 to Tiantan North Gate; take bus No. 116, 128, 39, 41, 43, 6 to Fahua Temple Station. - Subway: Take Subway Line 5 to Tiantan East Gate Station, Exit A; take Subway Line 8 to Tianqiao Station, Exit C. - Self-driving: Depart from Beijing city, drive along Chongwenmen Outer Street and Tiantan Road to reach the Temple of Heaven. - Tour route: - Morning: - Circular Mound: The Circular Mound is the place where the emperor held the Winter Solstice Sacrifice, also known as the Sacrifice Altar. The Circular Mound Altar is a three-layer open-air circular platform carved and built. The altar surface is made of Artemisia argyi green stone, and the white marble railings and railings are carved into two outer square and inner circles. The wall symbolizes "the sky is round and the earth is square". - Imperial Vault of Heaven: The Imperial Vault of Heaven is the place where the gods of the Circular Mound Altar are worshipped. Its wall is the famous Echo Wall. The Echo Wall is a circular wall with a smooth and neat wall surface and a very regular arc, which has a special regular refraction to sound waves. - Danbi Bridge: Danbi Bridge is the main passage connecting the Circular Mound and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. It is a brick and stone platform with a length of 360 meters and a width of 29.4 meters. It gradually rises from south to north, symbolizing the emperor's step by step rise to the sky. - Noon: - Enjoy lunch in the restaurant in the scenic area: There are many restaurants in the scenic area to choose from, and you can taste Beijing's special delicacies. - Afternoon: - Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests: The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is the main building of the Temple of Heaven, also known as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. It is a place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for the valley in the early spring. It is a magnificent three-story round hall with a gilt dome, blue tiles and red pillars. - Huangqian Hall: Huangqian Hall is an auxiliary building of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. It is a large hall for the worship of the main and auxiliary gods of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. - Shengle Bureau: The Shengle Bureau is an auxiliary building of the Temple of Heaven. It is a place where the Ming and Qing dynasties rehearsed sacrificial rituals and trained sacrificial music and dance students. - Accommodation arrangements: - Hotels around the scenic area: You can choose to stay in hotels around the scenic area, which is convenient for sightseeing. - Hotels in downtown Beijing: There are many hotels in downtown Beijing to choose from, and you can choose according to your budget and needs. - Food recommendation: - Beijing Roast Duck: It is a traditional famous dish in Beijing, known for its crispy skin, tender meat and rich aroma. - Fried Sauce Noodles: It is a traditional noodle dish in Beijing, with fried sauce and noodles as the main ingredients, and the taste is smooth. - Bean Juice: It is a traditional snack in Beijing, made from mung beans and fermented, with a unique taste. - Precautions: - Pay attention to safety: During the tour, pay attention to safety, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, and do not climb or damage the facilities of the scenic area. - Pay attention to time: Pay attention to the opening hours of the scenic area and the performance time, arrange the tour time reasonably, and avoid missing wonderful performances and activities. - Pay attention to environmental protection: During the tour, pay attention to environmental protection, do not litter, and keep the cleanliness and hygiene of the scenic area. The above guide is for reference only, and you can adjust it according to your own interests and time. During the tour, pay attention to safety and enjoy a happy time!
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