The Temple of Heaven is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese culture and is the most representative work of numerous sacrificial buildings in China. The write-up on UNESCO's site gives more details: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/881.
The remaining text are my personal observations.
This is the entranceway. A lot of people were in the long covered boardwalk to the right of the photo.
The buildings and walkway were well maintained.
When we entered the area, the round Temple was on a square raised platform. This symbolizes that heaven is round and earth is square.
Drainage manhole covers.
Pavement.
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
Inside the Temple of Heaven.
Another view of the Prayer Hall
Another round of photos of the Temple for floor level.
I really have no idea what this was used for.
A little girl and her father pose for pictures.
The Temple of Heaven tour was complete, and we were on our way for tea.
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