This is the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

This is the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China.

Introduction to the Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is a sacrificial building complex built by the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties to offer sacrifices to heaven and pray for a good harvest. Construction began in the 18th year of the Yongle era of the Ming Dynasty (1420), and most of the currently preserved buildings were built during the Qing Dynasty. The structural layout of the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was established, and most of its appearance has been maintained to this day.

The area of the Temple of Heaven Park is 2.73 million square meters, and there are two altar walls inside and outside. The south side is square and the north side is circular, and the Temple of Heaven Park is divided into the inner and outer altars by the two altar walls. The inner altar contains ancient buildings such as the Giyeon Hall, the Huanggu, the Huanggungou, and the Jaegung where the emperors would ring the bells before offering sacrifices to heaven.

In addition, you can also see the Danpei Pass, Jangrang, Chilseongseok, and Jiulongbaek. The main existing ancient architectural standards in the outer temple are Xin Shu, and it is a place to practice the reservation of sacrifices in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Temple of Heaven is one of the most complete and distinctive buildings among the existing tomb buildings of ancient Chinese dynasties.

In 1961, it was selected as a national courtyard cultural relic protection agency, and in 1998, it was listed on the . In 2007, it was selected as a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, and in 2009, it was selected as a national civilized landscape tourist attraction.

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Post by 모두의좋은삶 | Feb 22, 2025