SheJi Tan altar (Beijing)
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altar, historical building
Emperor YongLe requested the SheJi Tan altar to be built here around 1421 to be used for sacrifices to the God of Grain. The emperor would visit twice yearly - in the springtime to bring a good harvest and in the autumn for thanksgiving. Five different colours of earth are still kept at this altar, representing land from throughout the nation. The XiLi Ting Pavilion in the south of park once housed the ceremonial chamber.
The altar grounds became a public park in 1914.
The altar grounds became a public park in 1914.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 39°54'35"N 116°23'18"E
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