The Temple of Heaven (天坛) is a complex of imperial religious Confucian buildings situated in the southeastern part of central Beijing. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for a good harvest. The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420 during the reign of the Yongle Emperor of Ming Dynasty, who was also responsible for the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing. It is currently located in Dongcheng Beijing, China.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to the Temple Of Heaven on December 16, 2010. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.