Taimiao Temple
East of Tian'anmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
Description:
Taimiao Temple is located in central Beijing southeast of the Forbidden City. It was built in 1420.
The temple complex consists of three main halls and many auxiliary buildings. In fact, it is a smaller copy of the Forbidden City.
During the Ming Dynasty, the Taimiao Temple held imperial ancestor worship rituals. Rituals were performed in the main hall of the temple. In front of the main hall are two long and narrow buildings. They worshipped their ancestors princes and courtiers of the emperor.
In 1920, the temple complex and the surrounding area became a public park by the Chinese government.