The Temple of Heaven has become the symbol of Beijing. The temple represents the perfection of the Ming Dynasties architecture. The shape, colour and sound have symbolic importance. It is designed for the communion between heaven and earth.

The Temple of Heaven is a place where dynastic rulers in China worshiped heaven. Chinese emperors called themselves Tianzi or sons of heaven. They had supremacy to heaven by terms of abiding. The Temple of Heaven originally functioned as a large stage of solemn rites performed by the son of heaven. They came to the temple to pray for good harvest, seek divine clearance, and atone for the sins of the people. Emperors each year offered sacrifices to heaven. The T

* The Nine-Dragon Cypress tree was planted outside the Echo Wall 500 years ago. The branches look like nine dragons.

* The Hall of Abstinence is a hall on a white marble substructure of bricks without a pillar or beam. The emperor used the hall to accept court officials. The Sweet Spring Well is outside the hall. The water form the well tasted sweet and was used to make soup for the sacrificial ritual.

* The geometry of the Circular Mount Altar revolves around the number nine.

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