Half Day Temple Of Heaven, Hong Qiao Pearl Market

Discover the mystical connection between earth and heaven at the Temple of Heaven before putting your bargaining skills to the test at the Beijing Pearl Market. Discover the mystical connection between earth and heaven at the Temple of Heaven before putting your bargaining skills to the test at the Beijing Pearl Market.Highlights- Discover the most representative masterpiece of China's ancient sacrificial buildings - Learn a little more about the symbolism of the Temple of Heaven - Tour the jewellery and pearl-filled floors of the Hongqiao Market Feel the magic of the Temple of Heaven, the largest group of temples in China. The stunning main circular temple was used to make offerings for a good harvest in the time of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Temple of Heaven was the very place where the former emperors held their ceremonies of worship to heaven. It is the largest and most representative existing masterpiece of all the ancient sacrificial buildings inChina. Originally built in 1420, the Temple of Heaven is surrounded by a long wall. The semicircular northern part within the wall symbolizes the Heavens and the southern part is square which symbolizes the Earth. The northern part is higher than the southern part. This design represents that the Sky is high and the Earth is low and reflects an ancient Chinese thought that "the sky is round and the earth is square". Next, head over to Hongqiao Market, Beijing's famous Pearl Market and China's largest pearl dealer. Put your bargaining skills to the test out and get yourself a beautiful pearl. The market also offers other products such as clothing, souvenirs, watches, kettles, electronics amongst other things. Redeem informationVoucher type: PrintedPrinted Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.LocationStart point: Free hotel pick up service within the Eastern and Western 3rd Ring Road or within the North 4th Ring Road and South 2nd Ring Road.End point: Same as the starting pointScheduleOpening datesMorning tour08:00 - 12:00Afternoon tour13:00 - 17:00Duration: 4 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: GuideRequirementsMaximun age: 75 years old.