China - Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing

"The Temple of Heaven, founded in the first half of the 15th century, is a dignified complex of fine cult buildings set in gardens and surrounded by historic pine woods. In its overall layout and that of its individual buildings, it symbolizes the relationship between earth and heaven – the human world and God's world – which stands at the heart of Chinese cosmogony, and also the special role played by the emperors within that relationship" 

Source: UNESCO World Heritage

Postcard 1

Aerial view of the axial symmetry of the Temple of Heaven and gardens. I visited this awesome place twice and still amazed. Thanks to Shi of China.

Postcard 2

A nice postal office postcard of Temple of Heaven. Nice colorful waterfall stamp used. Thanks to Zhu of China.

Postcard 3

I have walked along the very same path of the past Emperors in the Temple of Heaven where sacrifices were made to the Heaven. A lot of beautiful symmetry in the architecture and layout of this religious complex in the heart of Beijing.