Temple of Heaven was the site for emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to worship and pray for good harvests. The temple lies in the southern part of Beijing, which was built in the 18th Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty 1420. This temple covers and area of 2.7 million square meters, contain inner and outer altars. The Temple of Heaven was listed in UNESCO list of cultural heritage in 1998.
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and Imperial Heavenly Hall in north, in south the Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar are linked by a 2.5 meter high, 28 meter wide and 360 meter long passages. Echo Wall is surrounded to the Imperial Vault of Heaven, a mere whisper at any point will send the sound to the other end.
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and Imperial Heavenly Hall in north, in south the Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar are linked by a 2.5 meter high, 28 meter wide and 360 meter long passages. Echo Wall is surrounded to the Imperial Vault of Heaven, a mere whisper at any point will send the sound to the other end.
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