AP People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China ... the Osaka Castle of Japan, and Beijing’s own Temple of Heaven, all carved from clear blocks of ice.

2009 33COM 7B.69 - World Heritage properties in Beijing (China) 2007 31COM 7B.78 - World Heritage Properties in Beijing (China) (C 880 – C 881 – C 439 bis) 2006 30COM 7B.63 - State of Conservation ...

To reach the Temple of Heaven, you don't have to have an untimely ... As with many of the other top sights in Beijing, travelers recommend you hire a guide to get the most out of your visit.

The Temple of Heaven, situated in southeastern Beijing, is the largest extant sacrificial temple in China. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was the site of imperial sacrifices to Heaven.

The ceiling less roof section leaves the rafters and corner brackets exposed in what is one of the finest examples of classical architecture in Beijing ... west of the Temple of Heaven, and ...

Beijing’s iconic Temple of Heaven and snow, to symbolise peace, friendship and happiness. Jiang Yufan was joined by a team of 15 people to further improve her initial design. The design team members ...