by akakd on February 19, 2001
Temple of Heaven, built in 1420, was one of ancient Peking's (now Beijing) greatest temples. The round design of the halls, with their wonderful dark blue tiles, are symbolic of the heavens. Temple of Heaven Park is said to be the exact meeting point of Heaven & Earth. In ancient times, on the day before the winter solstice, the emperor proceeded to the Temple of Heaven to pray for plentiful harvests. The ancient annual procession to the Temple of Heaven was so sacred that the people of Peking (Beijing) could not cast their eyes upon it.
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