#Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 and has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. It was where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for bountiful harvests. The temple complex comprises a mix of traditional buildings and gardens featuring the Circular Mound Altar and the Imperial Vault of Heaven. Its landscape design symbolizes the ancient Chinese concept of the universe, "heaven is round and earth is square."