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Temple of Heaven

26th April 2006
 
The Temple of Heaven (天壇) is a complex of Taoist buildings located in southeastern part of Beijing.  The significance of this temple comes during ancient China where the Emperor of China was regarded as the son of heaven and would, as a sign of respect to the source of his authority, would hold ceremonies and prayed for good harvests.
 
Unfortunately, the main building, the Hall of Annual Prayer (祈年殿) was not opened to the public due to the renovation works in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.  However, we were still able to walk around the complex to enjoy the surrounding gardens and views of the buildings.
 
Joyce at Temple of Heaven
Joyce at Temple of Heaven		 Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven		 Joyce, Janine, Mum and Noon at Temple of Heaven
Joyce, Janine, Mum and Noon at Temple of Heaven		 Qiniandian (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests)
Qiniandian (Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests)
Janine at Temple of Heaven
Janine at Temple of Heaven		 Joyce at Temple of Heaven
Joyce at Temple of Heaven		 Joyce and Khanh at Temple of Heaven
Joyce and Khanh at Temple of Heaven		 Noon at Temple of Heaven
Noon at Temple of Heaven
Water Writing
Water Writing		 Qiniandian
Qiniandian		 Janine at Rose Garden
Janine at Rose Garden		 Hy and Janine at Rose Garden
Hy and Janine at Rose Garden
Qiniandian from the North
Qiniandian from the North		 Joyce at Qiniandian from the North
Joyce at Qiniandian from the North		 Hy and Janine at Qiniandian from the North
Hy and Janine at Qiniandian from the North		 Mum, Hy and Janine at Qiniandian from the North
Mum, Hy and Janine at Qiniandian from the North
Noon at Qiniandian from the North
Noon at Qiniandian from the North		 Noon and Mum at Qiniandian from the North
Noon and Mum at Qiniandian from the North		 View from North Heavenly Gate
View from North Heavenly Gate		 View from North Heavenly Gate (Close)
View from North Heavenly Gate (Close)

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