Temple of Heaven Photo Gallery by jessie

Temple of Heaven

The temple of Heaven was the place where the Emperors of China prayed to Heaven, for a good year and good harvest. It used to be once a year, starting from the day after the Spring Festival, and lasted for about one week.

Road leading to the Temple	Road leading to the Temple	As holidays Decoration	The fasting Palace
Road leading to the Temple	Hall of Prayer for a good Harvest, Heart of the Temple	Hall of Prayer	Hall of Prayer
Hall of Prayer	Hall of Prayer	In the Hall of Prayer	A Gutter in Form of a Dragon Head
A Pillar with Dragon Decoration	The Imperial Vault of Heaven	The Imperial Vault of Heaven	The Imperial Vault of Heaven
Circular Mount of Altar, Temple of Heaven	Here the Emperor stood, and prayed to Heaven	Walls with Dragon Head	Circular Mount of Altar from outside

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