Opening hours at a glance
The Temple of Heaven has two sets of hours. The park opens early and closes late. The main monuments, which are the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Echo Wall and the Circular Mound Altar, open at 08:00 and close in the late afternoon. High season runs from 1 April to 31 October, low season from 1 November to 31 March.
Last entry comes before closing time, so arrive well ahead of it. If you plan to see the halls, buy your Temple of Heaven tickets for a day other than Monday and book with the passport you will carry.
Park and monument hours
Regular times by season.
| Area | Season | Opens | Last entry | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1 April to 31 October | 06:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 |
| Park | 1 November to 31 March | 06:30 | 21:00 | 22:00 |
| Main monuments | 1 April to 31 October | 08:00 | 17:30 | 18:00 |
| Main monuments | 1 November to 31 March | 08:00 | 16:30 | 17:00 |
For most visitors the best plan is to enter the park early, walk to the halls for 08:00 and finish before last entry. The park ticket lets you in early, but it does not open the halls ahead of 08:00. Do not count on buying a ticket right up to last entry; arrive earlier.
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Monday closures
The halls rest on Mondays again.
Since 1 September 2026 the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Echo Wall, the Circular Mound Altar, the Hall of Abstinence (Zhaigong), the north Divine Kitchen and the north Sacrificial Animal Pavilion are closed on Mondays. Statutory public holidays are the exception, so a holiday Monday follows the regular hours. Special summer openings are not a year-round rule.
The park keeps its own hours, separate from these monuments. A Monday plan can therefore include a walk in the grounds, but it should not include the halls. If your trip has a fixed Monday, spend it at Qianmen Street or in the park, and keep another day for the halls. The Zhengyangmen gate tower is also closed on Mondays.
Choosing a time of day
What each part of the day offers.
Early morning
The park opens at 06:00 or 06:30. Locals use it for tai chi, singing and games before the halls open, so it is the time for a walk, not for the monuments.
The park in the morning →08:00 to midday
The halls open at 08:00 in both seasons. Plan the Hall of Prayer, the Imperial Vault with the Echo Wall and the Circular Mound Altar for this window.
Hall of Prayer →Late afternoon
In low season the last entry to the halls is 16:30, in high season 17:30. A late arrival means a rushed visit.
Best time to visit →Evening
The park is open until 22:00, with last entry at 21:00, but the main monuments are closed. An evening ticket is for the grounds only.
Before you go
Short notices and rules that affect a visit.
Check the gate notice
The park posts short-term changes at its entrances and on its website. Check the notice board for the day of your visit before you buy a ticket for the halls.
Visitor services
The visitor center at the Danbi Bridge has been closed for renovation since 10 April 2026. Visitor services are at the south and north gates, and the baby room is at the north gate.
No drones
Since 1 May 2026 all of Beijing is controlled airspace, and bringing drones into the city is generally banned. Leave yours at home.
Guide service times
The park guide service meets at the south gate and needs two days of notice. Hours are on the tours page.
Combining the Temple of Heaven with other sights? The hours of the Forbidden City differ, so check them separately.
Temple of Heaven opening hours: frequently asked questions
What time does the Temple of Heaven open?
The park opens at 06:00 from 1 April to 31 October and at 06:30 from 1 November to 31 March. The main monuments open at 08:00 in both seasons.
What time is last entry?
For the park, last entry is 21:00 and closing is 22:00 in both seasons. For the main monuments, last entry is 17:30 and closing 18:00 in high season, and last entry 16:30 and closing 17:00 in low season.
Is the Temple of Heaven closed on Monday?
The Hall of Prayer, the Echo Wall, the Circular Mound Altar and several other halls close on Mondays since 1 September 2026, except on statutory holidays. The park keeps its own hours.
Can I see the halls in the evening?
No. The park stays open until 22:00, but the main monuments close at 17:00 or 18:00.
Are hours different on public holidays?
Statutory holidays are exempt from the Monday closure. Short-term changes are posted at the gates, so check the notice for your day.