temple of heaven
states: [china]
category: cultural
year: 1998
location: Tiantan Park, Beijing
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 39.882067, 116.4065514
visited: 1997
The Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, is a stunning architectural complex where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for bountiful harvests. Its centerpiece, the circular Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, features intricate wooden design and vibrant colors, symbolizing the connection between heaven and earth. Set within a tranquil park, this sacred site reflects ancient Chinese cosmology and imperial reverence for nature’s cycles.
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