Temple of Heaven (Nov. 4)

Anna and I went to the south of Beijing to catch the one of a kind temple. The Temple of Heaven.
It was built in 1420 A.D. during the Ming Dynasty to offer sacrifice to Heaven.
The upper pictures display the Circular Mound Altar with three layered terraces with white marble. Next is the Imperial Vault of Heaven.












The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest is a big palace standing on three layers of eaves. It is by far the most impressive one. Especially, when you enter through the gates and look onto the vast area with the temple rising into the sky!