The Temple of Heaven, situated in southeastern Beijing, is the largest extant sacrificial temple in China. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was the site of imperial sacrifices to Heaven.

To reach the Temple of Heaven, you don't have to have an untimely ... As with many of the other top sights in Beijing, travelers recommend you hire a guide to get the most out of your visit.

2009 33COM 7B.69 - World Heritage properties in Beijing (China) 2007 31COM 7B.78 - World Heritage Properties in Beijing (China) (C 880 – C 881 – C 439 bis) 2006 30COM 7B.63 - State of Conservation ...

The Temple of Heaven, founded in the first half of the 15th century, is a dignified complex of fine cult buildings set in gardens and surrounded by historic pine woods. In its overall layout and that ...

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Staff at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing spray water on trees to decrease the pollen concentration on March 23, 2025. Photo: ...

"It's a lovely morning and here we are playing music in this beautiful park. The music flows naturally and the crowds are ...

The history-soaked Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, peaceful Lama Temple and the Temple of Heaven, and 798 Art ... still dining deliciously close to Beijing’s bucket-list sites.

The altar is located in Beijing' s diplomatic quarter to the ... directly to the west of the Temple of Heaven, and occupies a total area of three square kilometers. The altar itself, which faces ...