Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Gate at Temple of Heaven Park
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Gate is the main entrance to the courtyard of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. It is a hip-and-gable roof structure with five bays, the central three serving as the gate. Built on a lofty stone base with ornamental railings, it represents the highest level of ancient Chinese gate architecture. The central bay of the gate was reserved exclusively for the Heavenly God, the left (east) bay for the emperor’s passage, and the right (west) bay for officials. This structure is an original from the early Ming Dynasty.
Attraction Location
Inside Temple of Heaven Park, No. A1 Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing
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