The circular altar is magnificent! Temple of Heaven, Beijing

　The Temple of Heaven is a World Heritage Site located about 3km southeast of the Forbidden Palace, and is an altar built by Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty in 1420. From the north, there is the Huangqian Hall, the most famous Qi-nian Hall, the Huangqiongyu Hall, and the Round Qiu Hall. 　
The Qi-nian Hall is a facility where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties held rituals for bountiful harvests. It is the largest altar in China, with a diameter of 32m and a height of 38m. The pillars and walls inside the building are truly beautiful. 　
The Round Qiu Hall is a facility for praying for rain. It is said that multiples of 9 are used as lucky charms. For the Chinese, 9 is a lucky number.

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Post by kuuusuke | Feb 7, 2023