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Temple of Heaven: A 600-year-old imperial legacy

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The Temple of Heaven attracts millions of visitors from around the world. /CGTN
The Temple of Heaven attracts millions of visitors from around the world. /CGTN

The Temple of Heaven attracts millions of visitors from around the world. /CGTN

The spectacular roof of the Temple of Heaven can be seen piercing the sky, its azure tiles glowing in the early morning sunlight.
The spectacular roof of the Temple of Heaven can be seen piercing the sky, its azure tiles glowing in the early morning sunlight.

The spectacular roof of the Temple of Heaven can be seen piercing the sky, its azure tiles glowing in the early morning sunlight.

The spectacular roof of the Temple of Heaven can be seen piercing the sky, its azure tiles glowing in the early morning sunlight.
The spectacular roof of the Temple of Heaven can be seen piercing the sky, its azure tiles glowing in the early morning sunlight.

The spectacular roof of the Temple of Heaven can be seen piercing the sky, its azure tiles glowing in the early morning sunlight.

The spectacular roof of the Temple of Heaven can be seen piercing the sky, its azure tiles glowing in the early morning sunlight.
The spectacular roof of the Temple of Heaven can be seen piercing the sky, its azure tiles glowing in the early morning sunlight.

The spectacular roof of the Temple of Heaven can be seen piercing the sky, its azure tiles glowing in the early morning sunlight.

As dawn breaks over Beijing, the spectacular roof of the Temple of Heaven can be seen piercing the sky, its azure tiles glowing in the early morning sunlight. Marble steps glisten with frost, while gray bricks bear silent witness to six centuries of history. Built in 1420 as an altar where emperors would perform rituals honoring Heaven, this UNESCO World Heritage site stands serene and unchanged, a testament to ancient Chinese architectural brilliance and cosmic philosophy. 

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