# Temple of Heaven

Beijing, China

A Ming ritual complex begun in 1406 for the Yongle Emperor, where rulers prayed to Heaven for good harvests. Its blue-tiled, triple-eaved Hall of Prayer, round altar, and Echo Wall embody an ancient cosmology of round Heaven and square Earth.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Temple of Heaven, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 39.8822, 116.4066

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