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Beijing's Temples
The Temple of Heaven

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This is the main hall, called the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.  It is 130 feet high, made entirely of wood WITHOUT A SINGLE NAIL.

The blue roof symbolizes heaven, and is supported by 28 large wooden pillars inside the hall.  This hall has been destroyed many times in fires.  This particular hall has been in place since 1890.

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