A look inside the historical Temple of Heaven The #TempleofHeaven, literally the Altar of Heaven, is a complex of #Chinese #buildings situated in southern #Beijing. Built in 1420, the Temple of Heaven was where Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors worshipped heaven for good harvests. It was turned into a public park in 1918 after the demise of China's final #dynasty. The Temple of Heaven was registered on the #UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998. | WE ARE CHINA

3.4K views · 73 reactions | Let's explore the Temple of Heaven, a magnificent symbol of ancient Chinese rituals. This sacred site reflects a cultural tradition of heavenly worship. #TempleofHeaven #AncientChina #CulturalHeritage #WanderBeijing | Discover China | Facebook

43K views · 331 reactions | Many people only know the Temple of Heaven as the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would visit to remember their ancestors, but it is also a Feng Shui location where people can find harmony between humans and nature. #Foodie #foodwise #Beijing #History Travelogue #Travel #BetterLife | China Plus Culture | Facebook