Despite the smoggy day we decided a visit to the Temple of Heaven was in order. We had heard many good things about the park and I must say it did not let us down. The architecture was incredible and advanced for its time.
The temple was originally used by the Emperor as an place of worship. The sacrificing of animals took place in the round altar to seek good harvest, divine clearance and atonement for the sins of the people from the gods.
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| The Temple of Heaven |
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| Urn dustbins |
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| Old man smoking his pipe |
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| Mythological guardians of the building |
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| A common site in Beijing is men lifting their shirts to cool off |
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| An ornate roof |
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