Photos from the temple of heaven - BeiJing - China

 

The Temple of heaven was built in 1420 A.D. during the Ming Dynasty to offer sacrifice to Heaven. With an area of about 2,700,000 square meters, this temple is larger than the forbidden city but smaller than the summer palace.

 

Temple of Heaven - 041103-108  Temple of Heaven - 041103-085

 

Temple of Heaven - 041103-091  Temple of Heaven - 041103-113 

 

 

Temple of Heaven - 041103-106  Temple of Heaven - 041103-098

 

Temple of Heaven - 041103-084  Temple of Heaven - 041103-081

 

Temple of Heaven - 041103-079  Temple of Heaven - 041103-088

 

Temple of Heaven - 041103-095

Like many other parks in BeiJing, this one is popular with seniors who practice different forms of entertainment in large groups.

 

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