Beijing - Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South (PDF Chapter)

This is the Temple of Heaven Park & Dōngchéng South chapter from Lonely Planet’s Beijing guidebook.

Watch sunrise tai chi at Temple of Heaven Park, wander the laneways of Qianmen Dajie, shop for pearls, jade and more at Hóngqiáo Market, and walk the last remaining stretch of the historic city walls.

• tour the stunning collection of halls and altars of Temple of Heaven Park, where China’s emperors came to seek divine guidance
• maps
• feast on Běijīng’s signature dish, Peking Duck, at the restaurants where it originated
• transport
• step back in time to imperial China by strolling the last remaining stretch of the walls that once surrounded the capital
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & Activities.