Built between 1409 and 1420, the Temple of Heaven is one of Beijing's most impressive parks in terms of architecture and significance. The Temple was used as a huge communication terminal for the Emperor to communicate directly with Heaven.
Several times a year, the Emperor would come here to pray for good harvests. The construction of the Temple is based around the number nine, the largest of the single digits, which is divine in Chinese numerology. The Temple consists of four basic parts: the Round Altar, the Echo Wall, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the Hall of prayer for Good Harvests.
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