The Temple of Heaven Park in the South Second Ring Road of Beijing was a place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshiped heaven and prayed for grain. It is the largest complex of buildings dedicated to heaven in the world, a world cultural heritage, and a national 5A-level attraction. Places where you can eat nearby include: Dahaiwan, Dawanju, Nanjing Food Stalls, Manpengxuan Restaurant, Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant, etc.
1. Ocean Bowl
The restaurant is located opposite Ximen Street of the Temple of Heaven Park, on the basement floor of Tianqiao Department Store, next to Yongdingmen Park, Natural History Museum, Tianqiao Art Center and Tianqiao Theater, the sea Wan is also the best restaurant you can find near these attractions. The restaurant's environment is very Beijing-style, and the walls are covered with ancient photos.
The Dahaiwan restaurant is long. According to experience, the seats you encounter when entering the door are all tables for four. Looking ahead, they are all the same seats. There is a door at the end of the four-person table. Beyond that door is another level of dining area, with a comfortable and beautiful environment.
2. Dawanju
There are too many restaurants in Beijing that contain "Wan" and "Ju", such as Dawanju, Haiwanju, Dahaiwan, etc. The names are so similar that it makes people confused. People can't tell the difference for a while. Dawanju is located on Fahua Temple Street near the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven, 710 meters away from the East Gate and an 8-minute walk. This is the largest restaurant near the East Gate of the Temple of Heaven and has good reviews online.
There are many choices on the menu. The garlic chicken has a strong garlic aroma and costs 79 yuan per portion. It seems that the whole chicken is deep-fried and then cut into pieces. Therefore, the chicken skin is crispy and fragrant, and the meat is tender. Not greasy at all, the garlic chicken tastes best when it’s hot, especially the chicken legs, with crispy skin and tender, juicy meat that’s endlessly memorable.
3. Nanjing Food Stalls
Nanjing Food Stalls has many branches in Beijing. The closest one to the Temple of Heaven is the Chongwenmen Guorui Store, which is directly connected to the subway. It is located in the Guorui Shopping Center building next to Chongwenmen Station of Line 5, 2 kilometers away from the Temple of Heaven Park. Take two stops from the Tiantan East Metro Station to Chongwenmen. You can walk directly to the mall without leaving the subway station. Chongwenmen is a very lively place. The business district includes New World Department Store and Guorui Shopping Center. There are many gourmet restaurants in the mall. It is also the closest business district to the Temple of Heaven. It is very convenient to go shopping and eat delicious food here. The Nanjing food stalls are located on the third floor of Guorui Shopping Center.
Walking into the restaurant is like traveling back in time. It is completely different from the environment outside the mall. The interior is decorated in an antique style and the waiters look like the waiters in the drama. It is said that there will be a performance at 7pm.