Temple of Heaven, Beijing Spend a morning wandering the grounds and buildings of the Temple of Heaven, constructed from 1406 to 1420 under the Yongle Emperor reign, who also built the Forbidden City. The complex includes the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the Circular Mound Alter, all of which were visited by emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Each year ceremonies of prayer to Heaven were made to ensure a good harvest for the land. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.
Temple of Heaven, Beijing
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven
Wander the grounds of the Temple of Heaven, constructed from 1406 to 1420 under the Yongle Emperor reign, who also built the Forbidden City.
Temple of Heaven
The complex includes the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the Circular Mound Alter.
Temple of Heaven
It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven from above.
Temple of Heaven
You’ll notice that reds and golds repeat throughout the space.
Temple of Heaven
Street performer finds an audience at the Temple of Heaven.
Temple of Heaven
The long walk to the Temple.
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