| Temple of Heaven is the place where emperors
of Ming and Qing Dynasties offered sacrifices to Heacen and prayed
for bumper harvests. It is known at home and aboard for the exquisite
design and unique shaping. The shirne, occupying an area of 273 hectares,is
the largest architecture group in the world for Heaven-worship. |
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The Hall of Prayers for Bumper Harvests, built
in 1420, is the most magnificent construction among the architecture
groups in the Temple of Heaven. Beijing 38m in height and 30m
in diameter, it is uniquely shaped. |
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