Temple of Heaven Park, Beijing, China
The Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 267-hectare park that dates from 1420 CE. It served as the center of religious rites performed by the Sons of Heaven, i.e., emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, who prayed here for good harvest. (read more)
Symbol of Beijing Olympics  |
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Hall of Prayer for Good  |
Hall of Prayer for Good  |
Security detail for visiting  |
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Close-up of the hall  |
Inside the hall (more)  |
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Stairs leading up  |
Southern Gate  |
Firewood stoves  |
Sacrificial altar (more)  |
Imperial Vault of Heaven  |
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Inside the Vault of Heaven  |
Southern exit gate  |
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Circular Mound Altar  |
Posing woman  |
Heavenly center stone (1)  |
Zhaoheng Gate (south)  |
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