Temple of the Moon (China)
Temple in Beijing, China
39°54′57″N 116°20′46″E / 39.915867°N 116.346005°E / 39.915867; 116.346005
The Temple of the Moon (traditional Chinese: 月壇; simplified Chinese: 月坛; pinyin: Yuètán) is an altar located in Fuchengmen, Xicheng District, in western Beijing, China. The altar was built in 1530 during the Ming Dynasty for use in ritual sacrifice to the Moon by the Emperor of China.[1]
The altar and the surrounding grounds are within a public park. The altar itself is no longer intact, though the surrounding walls remain.
See also
- Temple of Heaven
- Temple of Earth
- Temple of the Sun
References
- ^ Chen Nan (July 10, 2007). "To the Moon and Back". China Daily. Retrieved 2009-12-17.
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- Badachu
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- Prince Gong Mansion
- Beijing Zoo
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- Beijing Garden Expo Park
- Beijing World Park
- Elk Park
- Longtan Lake Park
- Qingnianhu Park
- Haidian Park
- Guta Park
- Eucommia Park
- White Deer Park
- Dongba Park
- Jintian Park
- Jingyi Park
- Yaowa Lake Park
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