The Temple of Heaven is a complex of Taoist buildings that was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for yearly ceremonies of prayer for good harvest. It was constructed from 1406 to 1420 during the reign of the Yongle Emperor, who also oversaw the construction of the Forbidden City.
"The Temple of Heaven is such a beautiful place where not only can you explore the buildings but you can see all kinds of people in the surrounding park: dancing, practicing music, or playing games. It gives you a unique opportunity to experience multiple facets of the culture." -Lisa C., George Washington University
"The whole place was open to the sky and the gardens were well maintained. It gave me a spacious and fresh feeling, much different from the busy and crowded city of Beijing." -XinHui C., Penn State University
The Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is a complex of Taoist buildings that was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for yearly ceremonies of prayer for good harvest. It was constructed from 1406 to 1420 during the reign of the Yongle Emperor, who also oversaw the construction of the Forbidden City.
"The Temple of Heaven is such a beautiful place where not only can you explore the buildings but you can see all kinds of people in the surrounding park: dancing, practicing music, or playing games. It gives you a unique opportunity to experience multiple facets of the culture." -Lisa C., George Washington University
"The whole place was open to the sky and the gardens were well maintained. It gave me a spacious and fresh feeling, much different from the busy and crowded city of Beijing." -XinHui C., Penn State University