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Temple of Heaven and Tai Chi Tour
Beijing, China
3 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
This 3-hour tour includes a 1-hour Tai Chi class and the tour of the Temple of Heaven. The temple is located in the southeast of Beijing downtown with a very exquisite design. In the past dynasties of ancient China, emperors would hold ceremony of worshiping the Heaven and pray for favorable weather and abundant harvests. The main building in the temple is the "Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest".
Note: Your tour can be started from either 9am or 2pm. Preferably in the morning since it appears to be more lively and more things to see in The Temple of Heaven.
Highlight
- visit the local citizen's most popular exercise place, see their various exercise forms
- follow the English speaking excellent Tai Chi master learn authentic Tai Chi forms
- In-depth culture-based martial art study, understand the indigenous philosophies- Taoism, Yiching, Ying Yang ideas etc.
Note: Your tour can be started from either 9am or 2pm. Preferably in the morning since it appears to be more lively and more things to see in The Temple of Heaven.
Highlight
- visit the local citizen's most popular exercise place, see their various exercise forms
- follow the English speaking excellent Tai Chi master learn authentic Tai Chi forms
- In-depth culture-based martial art study, understand the indigenous philosophies- Taoism, Yiching, Ying Yang ideas etc.
What's Included?
- Professional Tai Chi master instruction
- Licensed, private, local guide
- Temple entrance ticket
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Ticket office of the Temple of Heaven East gate 天坛东门售票处 Take subway line 5th,get off at the Tian Tan Dong Men Station, walk out of Exit A , the East gate is 50 meters away
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Temple of Heaven
40 minutes
The Temple of Heaven was the place where the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would worship Heaven and pray for good harvest.It covers a space of 273 hectares in all. Built first in 1420, the Temple of Heaven is a grand and magnificent masterpiece of architecture with a formal and solemn environment.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Beijing San Feng Tai Chi Club.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Please kindly leave your Beijing local contact number if available
Guide Options
- Guide - Mandarin
- Guide - English
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