An amazing revelation of Chinese culture and history

Just a 15 minute ride from Fuhao Hotel Beijing and you can step your foot at the acclaimed Tian Tan, commonly known as the Temple of Heaven. This temple was said to be where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would give their offerings to heaven and pray for a bountiful harvest.

This marvelous sight was constructed between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of the Ming Emperor Yong Le (1403-1424), who also supervised the creation of the Forbidden City. Tian Tan was originally designated as the Temple of Heaven and Earth, but with the reign of Ming Emperor Jiajing (1522-1567) who built separate complexes for the earth, sun, and moon, it was given its current name.

Beihai Park is certainly an exciting place you don’t want to miss when you stay at Fuhao Hotel Beijing. A 10-minute walk from the hotel, Beihai Park is honored to be one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China, covering an area of about 0.71 sq km. More than half of the said area is taken up by the lake.

The park was primarily built in the days of Kublai Khan and was used for amusement and recreation by the emperors of post-Kublai Khan Dynasties. An interesting scene to behold is the famous White Pagoda standing above the Jade Islet.