Temple of Heaven in Beijing

The Temple of Heaven in China is also called the Altar of Heaven. It is a multifaceted as well as complicated combination of religious and philosophical traditions and concepts. The temple is situated in the south east part of Beijing. The temple in older days was visited by the Ming and the Qing dynasties during annual ceremonies, especially for having a good harvest.

Currently, the temple is one of the most popular places for exercise, as it has a huge park. The Temple of Heaven was constructed by King Yongle during the 1406 to 1420. It took a total time of 16 years to build. King Yongle was also the one who made the entire Forbidden City of China in Beijing. It however, got its name changed during the 16th century when emperor Jiajing was the ruler.

He also contributed significantly by building three more temples, which were called the Temple of Sun, The temple of Moon and the Temple of Earth. The Temple of Heaven was further renovated during the 18th century by the King Qianlong. During the year 1914, the swearing ceremony of the Yuan Shih Kai also took place in the Temple of Heaven. It was during this time that he declared himself as the Emperor of China. The temple now is a part of UNESCO, World Heritage Site. During the year 1998, the temple was declared as the masterpiece in architecture and design in the entire world’s civilization.

Temple of Heaven in Beijing