It was built in 1420 for emperors to worship Heaven. The principle buildings include the Altar of Prayer for Good Harvests, Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar. [China.org.cn] ...

The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 during the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), originally as an altar for the worship of both Heaven and Earth.

The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 during the reign of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), originally as an altar for the worship of both Heaven and Earth.

On 30 January 2007, the World Heritage Centre received the state of conservation reports of the World Cultural Heritage properties of the Imperial Palace in Beijing, the Temple of Heaven, and the ...

Tourists take photos of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China, April 29, 2020. The Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage Site temporarily closed ...

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 ...

To safeguard the integrity of the World Heritage property, the Beijing Municipal Government revised this proposal from a US$6 million overland supply line project to a US$60 million underground one; ...