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The Temple of Heaven, located in the southern part of Beijing, on the east side of Yongdingmen Inner Street in Dongcheng District, covers an area of about 2.73 million square meters. It was built in the 18th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1420), and Emperor Zhu Di took 14 years to complete its construction. At that time, it was named the Temple of Heaven and the Temple of Earth. In the 9th year of the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty (1530), it was renamed "Temple of Heaven." During the Qianlong and Guangxu reigns of the Qing Dynasty, it underwent major renovations and served as a place for the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship the heavens and pray for abundant harvests. The Temple of Heaven is the best place to explore ancient Chinese royal sacrificial culture and is also a great place for walking or sightseeing. It covers an area of 2,700,000 square meters, larger than the Forbidden City. Today, the public area has become a place for locals to entertain and exercise in the morning. If you visit the Temple of Heaven in the early morning, you can see people living nearby exercising in the park, such as running, cycling, and practicing Tai Chi. If you wish, you can practice Tai Chi with them, as it is an exercise that helps alleviate discomfort caused by jet lag. Alternatively, you can just stroll around and experience the tranquil atmosphere here. A visit to the Temple of Heaven generally takes about 1 to 2 hours, so it is usually recommended to visit it along with other attractions in Beijing.
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