Imperial Ancestral Temple, Beijing

Name: Imperial Ancestral Temple
Address: Beijing, China

#236 among attractions in Beijing

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The Imperial Ancestral Temple, or Taimiao of Beijing, is a historic site in the Imperial City, just outside the Forbidden City, where during both the Ming and Qing Dynasties, sacrificial ceremonies were held on the most important festival occasions in honor of the imperial family's ancestors. ()

Local name: 北京太庙 Coordinates: 39°54'36"N, 116°23'38"E

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东城区 (紫金程)Beijing China

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Imperial Ancestral Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forbidden City, National Museum of China, Tiananmen Square, Wangfujing.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Imperial Ancestral Temple?

Nearby attractions include Forbidden City Concert Hall, Beijing (4 min walk), Duanmen, Beijing (5 min walk), Meridian Gate, Beijing (6 min walk), Gate of Glorious Harmony, Khanbaliq (7 min walk).

How to get to Imperial Ancestral Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Imperial Ancestral Temple:

Metro

Tian'anmen East • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Wangfujing • Lines: 1, 8 (17 min walk)

Bus

天安门东 • Lines: 1, 2 (7 min walk)
南河沿 • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)

Tram

Qianmen • Lines: 前门大街有轨电车：前门 => 珠市口, 前门大街有轨电车：珠市口 => 前门 (24 min walk)
鲜鱼口 (28 min walk)