The Altar of the God of Agriculture, west of the Central Axis and mirroring the Temple of Heaven, where emperors ploughed a ceremonial furrow each spring. Its halls hold the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum, with models of Beijing's palaces, temples and courtyard houses.
- Address
- 21 Dongjing Road, Xicheng District
- Hours
- Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00; closed Mon except national holidays (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Entry CNY 15; the first 200 visitors each Wednesday get free tickets (visitbeijing.com.cn)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Lonely Planet (2025) points to the Ancient Architecture Museum as a highlight of south Xicheng.
- Come on a Wednesday morning for the free tickets (first 200 visitors).