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Temple of Heaven Photo Tour
Temple of Heaven Photo Tour
Beijing's Temple of Heaven is an architectural wonder. Originally built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1911) as a place for the emperor to worship heaven, it underwent numerous reconstructions during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Great attention to detail was paid in the construction because the emperor, it was believed, was given his right to rule by heaven and due respect was needed to ensure his rule was successful. The quality of the construction materials and rare and precious objects equal that of the Forbidden City. Temple of Heaven is one of the most visited tourist sites in Beijing, and the symbol of the city. In 1998 the Temple of Heaven was added to UNESCO'S World Cultural Heritage list.
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is world renown
The magnificent ceiling of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
The colorful interior of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
The Imperial Pathway used only by the emperor
The exterior of the hall is as magnificent as the interior
The is the Imperial Path that runs the entire length of the Temple of Heaven
A detail of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests
Gorgeous golden door detail
A bronze censor used to burn incense for ceremonies
Colorful gilt cornice detailing
The cobalt blue glazed tiles of the Temple of Heaven
Taiqi being practiced in the morning in the Temple of Heaven
The Imperial Vault of Heaven
The interior of the Imperial Vault of Heaven
The Echo Wall that surrounds the Imperial Vault of Heaven
Huge iron incense burners made in the Qing Dynasty
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