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▲ The Temple of Heaven, located at the southern end of Beijing's central axis, is a royal ceremonial architectural complex where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties performed winter solstice sacrifices and spring prayers for good harvests. The altar walls are round in the north and square in the south, symbolizing the ancient Chinese concept of a round heaven and a square earth. The inner and outer altars are connected by the Danbi Bridge, surrounded by ancient cypress trees, creating a solemn and dignified atmosphere. The core attractions of the entire complex are concentrated in the inner altar, and a combined ticket allows entry to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the Circular Mound Altar. The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, with its triple blue-tiled roof, is a city landmark; its nail-free wooden structure showcases the ingenuity of ancient architecture. The Echo Wall and the Three Echo Stones of the Imperial Vault of Heaven conceal acoustic wonders. The Circular Mound Altar, based on the number "nine," embodies the imperial rituals of reverence for heaven. The entire complex integrates the ancient Chinese cosmology, mathematical aesthetics, and woodworking techniques, representing the pinnacle of ancient Chinese sacrificial architecture and showcasing the profound cultural heritage of Eastern ritual over six centuries.
▲ Tiananmen Square is located at the core of Beijing's central axis. As a landmark of the capital, it carries the nation's memory and is a spiritual and cultural landmark that tourists visiting Beijing must visit.
▲ The Forbidden City, formerly known as the Imperial Palace, is located at the center of Beijing's central axis. With its red walls and yellow tiles, it is symmetrical and orderly, divided into the Outer Court and Inner Court by the Qianqing Gate. The three main halls of the Outer Court—the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony—were the venues for grand ceremonies and government affairs. The Inner Court, including the Qianqing Palace, the Hall of Union, the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, and the Six Eastern and Western Palaces, served as the living quarters of the emperor and empress. The Imperial Garden at the northern end is exquisitely elegant. This place embodies the pinnacle of ancient architectural craftsmanship and bears witness to over six hundred years of dynastic history; it is a masterpiece of Chinese court culture and classical architectural art.