The Temple of Heaven is located in the southeast of Beijing. It was built in 1420 and expanded under the Qing emperors. The Temple of Heaven was founded in the first half of the 15th century. It is a respected complex of fine cult buildings set in gardens and is surrounded by historic pinewoods. The Temple of Heaven has become the symbol of Beijing. The temple represents the perfection of the Ming Dynasties architecture. The shape, …showed first 75 words of 674 total…

…showed last 75 words of 674 total…Echo Wall 500 years ago. The branches look like nine dragons. * The geometry of the Circular Mount Altar revolves around the number nine. * 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.