A historical park where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties held rituals to worship the Moon God
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A comprehensive guide to Yuetan Park, a historical park where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties held rituals to worship the Moon God.
Yuetan Park, also known as the Temple of the Moon, is a historical park where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties held rituals to worship the Moon God. It is one of the five imperial altar temples in Beijing.
The park was built in 1530 during the Ming Dynasty and expanded during the Qing Dynasty. It covers an area of 8.1 hectares and features a large circular altar, known as the Altar of the Moon, which is the main site for the worship rituals. The park is also known for its beautiful scenery, with trees, lakes, and traditional pavilions.
The most famous landmark in the park is the Altar of the Moon, a circular platform made of white glazed tiles. The altar is surrounded by a square wall, symbolizing the ancient Chinese belief that the earth is square and the sky is round. The park also includes several other buildings, such as the Hall of Worship, the Temple of the Moon God, and the Imperial Vault of Heaven.
Yuetan Park is best explored by following a route that takes you around the main landmarks. Start at the Southern Gate and proceed to the Altar of the Moon.
Key attractions include the Altar of the Moon, a circular platform made of white glazed tiles, the Hall of Worship, where emperors prepared for the rituals, the Temple of the Moon God, which houses a statue of the Moon God, and the Imperial Vault of Heaven, where the spirit tablets were stored.
Don't miss the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is held every year in September or October and features traditional Chinese cultural activities, and the Yuetan Park Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held every year in April and features beautiful cherry blossoms.
The images on the right show the map of Yuetan Park. Please refer to them for your visit.
Yuetan Park (Moon Park) Map
Yuetan Park, XichengNo.A6, Yuetan North Street,Xicheng District, Beijing, China
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