Beijing · Imperial temple · checked 2026-10-22

Temple of Heaven tickets

The Ming and Qing imperial altar complex. The cheap admission ticket covers the park; the combo ticket adds the Hall of Prayer, Echo Wall and Circular Mound Altar.

By Charlie Simmon, Founder and editor · Reviewed 22 October 2026

Prices

Temple of Heaven ticket prices
TicketPriceNote
Admission only, peak season (Apr 1–Oct 31)CNY 15—
Combo, peak seasonCNY 34—
Admission only, off-season (Nov 1–Mar 31)CNY 10—
Combo, off-seasonCNY 28—
Passport / foreign permanent resident admissionCNY 20Listed separately on the official page.

Checked against the official source on 2026-10-22. The official page wins if it disagrees with this table.

Booking and visiting

How to book
Official “Temple of Heaven” or “Visiting Beijing Parks” WeChat account; reserve 1–7 days ahead. Tickets are also available at the ticket office.
Opening hours
Park 06:00–22:00 (last entry 21:00); ticketed halls 08:00–18:00 Tuesday–Sunday (last entry 17:30).
Closed
Ticketed halls closed Mondays except statutory holidays; the park itself is open daily.
Last verified
2026-10-22

Before you book

  • The CNY 15 admission ticket does not include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall or Circular Mound Altar.
  • The official page lists a CNY 20 admission for passport holders, separate from the standard CNY 15 ticket.
  • The park is open in the evening; the ticketed halls close much earlier, so do not arrive late for the main buildings.

Questions

How much is a ticket to Temple of Heaven?
Admission only, peak season (Apr 1–Oct 31): CNY 15. Combo, peak season: CNY 34. Admission only, off-season (Nov 1–Mar 31): CNY 10. Combo, off-season: CNY 28. Passport / foreign permanent resident admission: CNY 20. Listed separately on the official page.
Do I need to book Temple of Heaven in advance?
Official “Temple of Heaven” or “Visiting Beijing Parks” WeChat account; reserve 1–7 days ahead. Tickets are also available at the ticket office.
What is not included in the Temple of Heaven ticket?
The CNY 15 admission ticket does not include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall or Circular Mound Altar. Check the official page for the full inclusion list before paying.