WASHINGTON DC, United States — The Moongate Garden, located behind the Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall, features a pink granite moongate arch

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WASHINGTON DC, United States — The Moongate Garden, located behind the Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall, features a pink granite moongate arch inspired by the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. This Chinese-influenced garden incorporates circular and square elements symbolizing heaven and earth, reflecting the design principles of Ming Dynasty architecture.

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