ChinaBeijing ShiLongtanQinian Dian39°52’55” N 116°24’25” E
27 september 2018, China ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
I'm so happy that we came here and that we're able to see such wonderful sites. I'm very surprised that it's not more crowded here. I guess that the Forbidden City is a much bigger attraction than theMeer informatie
ChinaBeijing ShiLongtanQinian Dian39°52’54” N 116°24’26” E
27 september 2018, China ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
I love this style of architecture! I wish that we could have the roof of our house made into this style but I know that it's not possible. We own a co-op and one of their first rules aboutMeer informatie
ChinaBeijing ShiLongtanQinian Dian39°52’55” N 116°24’26” E
27 september 2018, China ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
The workmanship in these buildings is amazing! I'm wondering if the workers responsible for all of this did so willingly, and happily, or if nearly all of the work was done with slave labor, like theMeer informatie
ChinaBeijing ShiLongtanQinian Dian39°52’56” N 116°24’24” E
27 september 2018, China ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Here's a wide angle shot of the Temple of Heaven to give people an idea of exactly how big this place is. I'm still trying to decide if I prefer the Forbidden City or the Temple of Heaven. Let's justMeer informatie
ChinaBeijing ShiLongtanQinian Dian39°52’55” N 116°24’24” E
27 september 2018, China ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Without knowing where this shot was taken, it could be the Forbidden City just as easily as the Temple of Heaven. I'm guessing that they were built around the same time because the architecture isMeer informatie
ChinaBeijing ShiLongtanQinian Dian39°52’56” N 116°24’24” E
27 september 2018, China ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Little details seem to cover every part of the Temple of Heaven. Here's a look at the ceiling. I wonder how many people miss this by not looking everywhere. Always remember to look up! When you do,Meer informatie
ChinaBeijing ShiLongtanQinian Dian39°52’56” N 116°24’24” E
27 september 2018, China ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Here's an up close look at the windows surrounding the Temple of Heaven. They look very similar, if not identical, to the window designs in the Forbidden City. I'm guessing that this look was veryMeer informatie
ChinaBeijing ShiLongtanQinian Dian39°52’55” N 116°24’25” E
27 september 2018, China ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
These carvings are all around the steps leading up to the Temple of Heaven. I wonder how long it took to create this beautiful piece of art by hand, and without any modern tools. I'm amazed by whatMeer informatie
ChinaBeijing ShiLongtanQinian Dian39°52’56” N 116°24’24” E
27 september 2018, China ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Unfortunately, people aren't allowed to enter the Temple of Heaven but here's a peek at what it looks like inside. I was able to go inside the replica at Walt Disney World's Epcot but it doesn't lookMeer informatie
ChinaBeijing ShiLongtanQinian Dian39°52’53” N 116°24’24” E
27 september 2018, China ⋅ 64 °F
Here's another look at the door knockers. Those big door studs are placed in a certain way to accommodate a lucky number of studs. It seems that nothing was left to chance in the architecture of theseMeer informatie
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Qinian Dian, 祈年殿
