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Temple of Earth (Ditan Park)
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Temple of Earth (Ditan Park)

地坛公园

Beijing, Dongcheng·39.9858°N, 116.2990°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (includes incense), students CNY 30
Duration
1-2 hours

About Temple of Earth (Ditan Park)

Ditan Park preserves the Ming-era Altar of Earth, where emperors once offered sacrifices for the harvest, in central Beijing. Ancient cypresses shade the grounds, which fill with a lively temple fair at Chinese New Year.

Highlights

• Ming-dynasty altar park (for Earth worship) in central Beijing. • The square Altar of Earth and ancient cypresses. • Popular temple fair at Chinese New Year.

Suggested Route

West gate → Altar of Earth → cypress grove → folk-culture area → north gate; allow 1-2 h.

Food & Lodging

Park teahouse and surrounding hutong eateries. Lodging: Dongcheng hotels.

Facilities

Gates, restrooms, teahouse, exercise areas; accessible.
Travel Tips

Dress modestly. Be quiet inside temple halls. Do not point at Buddha statues. Incense is available on-site.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:00-16:30

Getting There

Dongcheng District; Metro Lines 2/5 Yonghegong or Andingmen Station; nearest airport Beijing Capital Int'l (~28 km).

Reservation

Free entry; real-name reservation via 'Changyou Park' WeChat on peak days.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (includes incense), students CNY 30 (≈ $4.2)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
地坛公园

39.9858, 116.2990

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