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Temple of Heaven

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Jul 08, 2025 - Jul 09, 2025
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Temple of Heaven: A Sacred Space

The Temple of Heaven is a magnificent altar created for the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to perform rituals aimed at ensuring prosperous harvests.

Constructed in 1420, this complex spans 270 acres and showcases unique architecture, including round temple halls and a quadrilateral layout, symbolizing the Chinese philosophical concept of Heaven being round and Earth square. The main feature is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, an architectural marvel with a blue-tiled three-tier roof supported by wooden pillars, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship without the use of nails.

Unforgettable Highlights

  • 👑 Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
  • 🎶 Echo Wall near the Imperial Vault of Heaven
  • ⚪ Round Altar, reflecting imperial significance

Accessibility is available for a nominal fee. History enthusiasts, families, and tourists will find the Temple's cultural value enriching.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Temple of Heaven

Symbolic Architecture

The layout includes circular halls representing heaven and square bases for earth.

Ancient Cypresses

The grounds are home to around 4,000 ancient cypresses, some 800 years old.

Echo Wall

Whispers can travel clearly across the Echo Wall, showcasing unique acoustics.

Location

1 Tiantan E Rd

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