The Temple of Heaven was founded in Yongle 18 (A.D. 1420), and it was the place where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties sacrificed to the gods of heaven and earth. Tiantan Park, with 92 ancient buildings and more than 600 guest rooms, is a master of architectural art in Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is a treasure of ancient architecture in China and the largest existing ancient architectural complex in the world.
The magnificent Hall of Prayer for the New Year, the sacred and majestic dome and the elegant and solemn Zhai Palace are all located among thousands of trees, forming a unique garden landscape and becoming a scenic spot integrating ancient architecture, acoustics, history, astronomy, music and dance in China.
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As early as 19 18, Tiantan Park was officially opened to the public. The data shows that the number of visitors to the Temple of Heaven in 20 10 reached 22 million, of which more than 7 million were pure tourists at home and abroad, and the rest140,000 were Beijing citizens, especially fitness people. Tiantan Park has become a part of Beijing people's life.
The Temple of Heaven has a huge area, and it is within the Second Ring Road of Beijing, just a stone's throw away from the State Sports General Administration, so it has a profound sports atmosphere and naturally becomes a gathering place for Tai Ji Chuan fans.
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