Temple of Heaven Beijing Tour with Peking Duck & Acrobatic Show

The Temple of Heaven's Echo Wall actually works: emperors used it to communicate with heaven across the circular courtyard.

A private evening tour of Beijing combines the UNESCO-listed Temple of Heaven, a world-class acrobatic performance at Red Theatre, and traditional Peking duck dinner, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide and all entry fees included. The tour runs five to six hours and departs at 2:00 PM from your hotel. Children are welcome from age six. Gratuities for the guide and driver are optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Temple visit, acrobatics, and dinner

• Meet guide at hotel lobby
• Transfer to Temple of Heaven
• Explore Temple of Heaven complex
• Attend Chinese acrobatic performance
• Enjoy traditional Peking duck dinner
• Return to hotel by private vehicle

The experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel at 2:00 PM and drives you to the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing's most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, the temple was the sacred stage where emperors performed annual rituals to pray for harvests. You'll walk through the vast complex with your guide, who explains the Ming and Qing dynasty history that unfolded here over 500 years. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the iconic triple-tiered circular structure, stands as one of the most photographed buildings in China. You'll also see the Echo Wall and the Circular Mound Altar, where emperors once stood to communicate with heaven. Unlike the crowded Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven sits within ancient parkland, giving the experience a rare sense of calm in central Beijing.

From there, you head to the Red Theatre for the acrobatic performance. The show features world-class acrobats, contortionists, and martial artists performing feats of strength, balance and precision: a fast-paced, colorful spectacle that draws on one of China's most treasured performing art traditions. The performance suits all ages and is the kind of show that stays with you after you leave Beijing.

After the show, you sit down to a traditional Peking duck dinner at a classic local restaurant, the dish Beijing has been famous for since the imperial era. Your private vehicle then transfers you back to your hotel, completing the evening. All transfers, entrance fees, the acrobatic performance ticket and the meal are included. Your English-speaking guide stays with you throughout.

What’s included

• Private English-speaking guide for the entire evening.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fee to the Temple of Heaven including access to the main halls.
• admission ticket to the Chinese acrobatic performance at Red Theatre.
• traditional Peking duck dinner at a classic local restaurant.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want three separate Beijing landmarks (Temple of Heaven, Red Theatre acrobatics, and Peking duck) sequenced in one evening with a private English-speaking guide rather than piecing them together across multiple days.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is the Temple of Heaven and why is it important to Beijing?

The Temple of Heaven is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, where Chinese emperors performed elaborate annual rituals to pray for harvests over more than 500 years. The complex includes the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Echo Wall and the Circular Mound Altar, each with specific ceremonial significance in imperial history.

How does the acrobatic show at Red Theatre differ from other performances in Beijing?

Red Theatre's Chinese acrobatic performance features world-class acrobats, contortionists and martial artists performing feats of strength, balance and precision. The show is fast-paced and colorful, drawing on one of China's most treasured performing art traditions, and is suitable for all ages.

Is this tour private, or will I be sharing it with other travelers?

This is a 100% private tour. You have a dedicated English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire evening, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

Your guide meets you at your hotel at 2:00 PM, and the tour runs five to six hours total, ending with your return to the hotel after dinner.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes all transfers between venues, the private English-speaking guide, entrance to the Temple of Heaven, admission to the acrobatic performance, and a traditional Peking duck dinner at a local restaurant. Gratuities for the guide and driver are optional but appreciated.