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Temple of Heaven

Tian Tan North Rd., Beijing, China 100050
Description: Also known as the Altar of Heaven, this complex of Taoist buildings in southeast-central Beijing was used by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies and celebrations. Built from 1406-1420 - the ...Read More
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Temple of Heaven Reviews

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TaI Chi at the Temple of Heaven

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Irish lassie from Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
  • July 28, 2001
TaI Chi at the Temple of Heaven
Quote: Go to Tiantan Park or the Temple of Heaven on a Saturday morning. This is the temple that that is used as the example of a temple in China in Disneyworld. We arrived at 7 AM to see if we could find anyone practicing Tai Chi. We not only found... Read the full Temple of Heaven review

From journal Beijing

Temple of Heaven

  • 4 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • February 19, 2001
Quote: Temple of Heaven, built in 1420, was one of ancient Peking's (now Beijing) greatest temples. The round design of the halls, with their wonderful dark blue tiles, are symbolic of the heavens. Temple of Heaven Park is said to be the exact meeting... Read the full Temple of Heaven review

From journal Magical Mystical Beijing

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Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Kathryn from Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • September 18, 2000
Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park
Quote: Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park was built between 1406 and 1420 and was used by the Emperor to communicate directly with Heaven. The emperor would come to pray for good harvests, enough rain, etc several times a year. The temple consists of four... Read the full Temple of Heaven review

From journal Bumbling Through Beijing