Temple of Heaven: The enduring architectural heart of Beijing By Wang Kaihao | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-14 14:22

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/14/WS6a056a35a310d6866eb489df.html The Temple of Heaven, known in Chinese as Tiantan, is an iconic symbol of Beijing. Traveling in the city, its image is ubiquitous. People can see it on metro cards, bank signboards and hotels as well as on the logos of public facilities and conferences. It even lends its name to the Tiantan Award, the highest honors of the Beijing International Film Festival.