The Forbidden City

The Forbidden City

The only word that comes close to describing the enormity of the Forbidden City is “vast”. Even this doesn’t seem to do it justice. It’s hard to comprehend that the Forbidden City (Palace Museum) was built in the Ming Dynasty (around 1420).… Read the rest

Temple of Heaven: Imperial Walkway Bridge

The Imperial Walkway Bridge (Danbi Bridge)

The Temple of Heaven Park is a vast green space in the heart of Beijing. It has the not-so-green Temple of Heaven, including its Circular Mound Altar structure as its centerpiece.  By no means is the Temple the only structure though.… Read the rest

Temple of Heaven: The Imperial Vault of Heaven

The Imperial Vault of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven Park is a vast green space in the heart of Beijing. It has the not-so-green Temple of Heaven, including its Circular Mound Altar structure as its centerpiece.  By no means is the Temple the only structure though.… Read the rest

Temple of Heaven: Circular Mound Altar

Temple of Heaven – Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

The Temple of Heaven Park is a vast green space in the heart of Beijing. It has the not-so-green Temple of Heaven, including its Circular Mound Altar structure as its centerpiece.  … Read the rest