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The Circular Mound in Temple of Heaven Park

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The Circular Mound is located in the southern part of the Temple of Heaven. Built in the ninth year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1530), it faces south with its back to the north and is surrounded by red palace walls topped with green glazed tiles. It served as the site where emperors held the grand Winter Solstice heaven-worshipping ceremony and is also known as the Altar of Heaven Worship. Location: No. A1, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within Temple of Heaven Park…

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The Circular Mound is located in the southern part of the Temple of Heaven. Built in the ninth year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1530), it faces south with its back to the north and is surrounded by red palace walls topped with green glazed tiles. It served as the site where emperors held the grand Winter Solstice heaven-worshipping ceremony and is also known as the Altar of Heaven Worship.

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No. A1, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within Temple of Heaven Park