Temple of Heaven Tickets

The Temple of Heaven is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998 and is China's most sacred imperial sacrificial complex. Here is an introduction to its main attractions: General Information The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 under Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty. It served as the ritual ground for emperors to pray for good harvests and communicate with heaven for 500 years. Covering 2.73 million square meters, it is four times larger than the Forbidden City.