The Temple of Heaven, situated in southeastern Beijing, is the largest extant sacrificial temple in China. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was the site of imperial sacrifices to Heaven.

63 - State of Conservation (World Heritage Properties in Beijing) 2003 27COM 7B.43 - Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang (China) The Nomination files produced by ...

Built in the Ming Dynasty under Emperor Yongle ... directly to the west of the Temple of Heaven, and occupies a total area of three square kilometers. The altar itself, which faces south, is ...

63 - State of Conservation (World Heritage Properties in Beijing) 2003 27COM 7B.43 - Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang (China) The Nomination files produced by ...