[Teleport] Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China
- by Steven King
- 2016-11-10
- 12 media
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Sound of the prayer will be reflected by the guardrail, creating significant resonance.
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The Circular Mound Altar (圜丘坛), Emperors prayed for favorable weather here.
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The slate in the center is called the Heart of Heaven, where the Emperor preyed.
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Front of The Imperial Vault of Heaven (皇穹宇).
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The Imperial Vault of Heaven is where Emperors pay respect to ancestors and heaven.
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And you come to the back of the Imperial Vault of Heaven (皇穹宇), enclosed by Echo Wall.
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And through another gate. This is exactly the same route Emperors used in ceremonies.
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You come to Danbi bridge after going through the Gate of Heaven.
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The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420 during the Ming dynasty.
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The Temple of Heaven was visited by Chinese Emperors annually to prey for good harvest.
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The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, a magnificent triple-gabled circular building.
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Gate of heaven. Emperor goes through the left, officials go right, middle gate is for God.