The temple where Ming and Qing emperors worshipped their ancestors, set in old cypress groves just east of Tiananmen and part of the Beijing Central Axis. Beijing News (2025) reports it was vacated and restored, and the main halls are again open to visitors.
- Address
- East side of Tiananmen, Dongcheng District
- Hours
- Peak season 06:30-19:30, off season 07:00-17:30 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1 h
- Price
- Entry CNY 2 (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Enter from the east side of the Tiananmen passage before you reach the Forbidden City ticket gate; it costs CNY 2 (visitbeijing.com.cn).
- Pair it with Zhongshan Park, the Altar of Land and Grain, which mirrors it on the west side of Tiananmen (Wikipedia, Beijing Central Axis).