Beijing, China - April 2016; The Temple of Heaven (Tian Tan) is a medieval complex of religious buildings located in central Beijing., China. Built in
Beijing, China - April 2016; The Temple of Heaven (Tian Tan) is a medieval complex of religious buildings located in central Beijing., China. Built in the early 15th century, it was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest. Here we see it at the first light of dawn - just about the only time you will not see it crowded!
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