Temple of Heaven Pitfall Guide! Entering from the North Gate is the real VIP channel

A day of being tricked at the Temple of Heaven 🥲, who said you should enter from the South Gate??

👭Sisters! Having stepped into the pit, I'm here to set things right! Entering the Temple of Heaven from the North Gate is the real VIP channel! Last time, entering from the South Gate, I was exposed to the sun for 40 minutes before reaching the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, I was almost dehydrated into a salted fish... This time, entering from the North Gate, it took 5 minutes to reach the core attractions directly, and along the way, I even encountered elderly people practicing Tai Chi, it was as leisurely as strolling in a backyard garden 🌳!

📍No. 1A Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
🕒Opening Hours: 6:30-22:00 (Peak season: April-October)

🚶♀️Must-take Route:
North Gate → Hall of Imperial Heaven → Seventy-two Long Corridor → Seven-Star Stones → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests → Danbi Bridge → Imperial Vault of Heaven → Echo Wall → Circular Mound Altar → South Gate

✨North Gate Advantages:
▫️Fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, no waiting for photos
▫️Immediately encounter the back of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests upon entry
▫️Shaded by green trees, no sun exposure throughout the journey
▫️5 minutes direct access to core attractions

📸Must-visit Photo Spots:
🔻Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (For photos, it's recommended to go at dusk, the sunset silhouette is absolutely stunning!)
🔻Seven-Star Stones (Looks like 7, but actually 8, symbolizing the unification of the Qing Dynasty)
🔻Danbi Bridge (Walking on it feels like traveling through time)
🔻Echo Wall (Whispering secrets across the wall is super fun!)

Finally! Here's the most beautiful sunset photo of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests I took 🌇
It's even more breathtaking in person~

Post by _Victoria_23 | Nov 4, 2025