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The Temple of Heaven is one of Beijng's most truly stunning sights. A clear reflection of this was the fact that, in 2008, as the country's marketing machine geared up for its Olympic extravaganza, it was not the Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square...
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From journal The Historic Parts of Beijing
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I really wasn't sure what I was seeing at first. The itinerary said that the first stop of the day would be The Temple of Heaven. Our bus pulled up to the stop and we got out. A huge park greeted us with hundreds of people already there. However I...
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From journal My Cultural Revolution
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I think it would be fair to say that the Temple of Heaven and I have something of a fractious relationship. On the two occasions I have visited, scaffolding and heavy restoration work have made much of the grounds in which it is situated, off...
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From journal Living life to Mao
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The Temple of Heaven is a must-see. Its scale is so large that it's hard to take in with the eyes, but its vastness and symmetry create a balance that is extremely peaceful and harmonious.
Aside from wandering through the temples, be sure to...
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From journal A Weekend in Beijing
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The are four entrances to Tiāntán Gōngyuán, south of Tiānānmén Square, on the points of the compass, and when first built, in the 15th century, its prime function was provide a solemn place for praying to the gods for a decent harvest. The emperor...
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From journal The Bustle of Central Beijing
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The Temple of Heaven is one of China’s largest temples. Built in 1420 it is one of the most photographed buildings, being of such incredible beauty. It sits on a 660 acre park where music plays in the background continuously. This is where...
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From journal Beijing Now! Before The Olympics
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We went to this park after visiting The Forbidden City. We were still in high spirits, and we walked across Tiananmen Square and all the way to the Temple of Heaven park (know as Tiãn Tán Gõngyuán). For $30 RMB, you can get into this park and check...
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From journal A week in Beijing
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Tiantan, or Temple of Heaven in English, was completed in 1420 by Emperor Yongle. The idea behind the temple is that it is the meeting point between heaven and earth. The person who was the intermediary between heaven and earth was the emperor and...
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From journal Beijing Over Chinese New Year
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We went to Temple of Heaven, which was built for the emperor to pray for a good harvest. The blue (purple) color of the roof was so beautiful. I felt the form of the building was very unique. Everything was very well taken care of in the park. The...
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From journal The Trip to China in 2001