ISBS 2003, Beijing China

Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven is the place where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties offered sacrifices to Heacen and prayed for bumper harvests. It is known at home and aboard for the exquisite design and unique shaping. The shirne, occupying an area of 273 hectares,is the largest architecture group in the world for Heaven-worship.
 
The Hall of Prayers for Bumper Harvests, built in 1420, is the most magnificent construction among the architecture groups in the Temple of Heaven. Beijing 38m in height and 30m in diameter, it is uniquely shaped.
 


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