The Majestic Imperial Temples of Beijing

Temple of Heaven (天壇)

The Temple of Heaven is an iconic Taoist temple that reflects the grandeur of Beijing's imperial past. Built in 1420, during the Ming Dynasty, this magnificent structure was used by emperors to pray for good harvests. The architecture symbolizes the connection between heaven and earth.

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Lama Temple (雍和宫)

The Lama Temple is not just a stunning example of traditional Chinese and Tibetan architecture, but also an active religious site. It's a great place to enjoy the tranquility and discover religious practices.

Lama Temple

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Confucius Temple (孔庙)

The Confucius Temple in Beijing is the second largest in China, after the one in Qufu. It honors the great philosopher Confucius and showcases a great collection of ancient Confucian artifacts.

Confucius Temple

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