Day 5 morning - Temple of Heaven

Went to the Temple of Heaven park and later the temple. The park was really cool. Lots of people out doing things such as ballroom dancing (first photo shows Barbara & Ted joining in) and a variety of Tai Chi done with a ball and racket (middle photo) which looks a lot easier than it is (I know because I tried. We bought a set of rackets and balls and Isaac got pretty good at it). Inside the colonnade, people were playing cards, singing, knitting, playing instruments, all very friendly and peaceful. Really fun and a nice scene.

Then we walked through the park to the temple area. This was a very important place; it's where the Emperor (the son of heaven) would offer sacrifices to the god of heaven. The main building, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (last photo), is notable for being built without a single nail.

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