Thoughts on Temple of Heaven 天坛
As expected of most UNESCO world heritage sites, the Temple of Heaven 天坛 was just as spectacular and worthy of such a status. The iconic Hall of Prayer for Good…
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Sacrificing at the Temple of Heaven 天坛
Being a highly cultured civilization, the Ming civilization has all sorts of rituals associated with worshipping heaven. The Temple of Heaven Park grounds have several artifacts of this behavoir. There…
Circular Mound Altar 圜丘坛
I have come to the final or should it be the first altar? This is the Circular Mount Altar. This altar looks similar to the terrace which the Hall of…
West Annex Hall 西配殿
Previously featured on this site just a few days ago was the East Annex Hall which surrounds the Imperial Vault of Heaven. If there is an East Annex Hall, it…
