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Visit the Temple of Heaven: A Spiritual Landmark in Beijing
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The architecture and layout of the Temple of Heaven symbolize the relationship between Earth and heaven - the human world and God's world - which stands at the heart of Chinese cosmogony.

The Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, is a complex of religious buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing.

The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest.

The main buildings include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the Circular Mound Altar.

The Temple of Heaven was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998 due to its profound significance in Chinese religious and cultural traditions.

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Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng, Beijing, China

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Latitude: 39.8822

Longitude: 116.4066

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