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Heavenly Halls.

Authors :
Tang Yuankai
Source :
Beijing Review. 4/3/2008, Vol. 51 Issue 14, p27-27. 2/3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article provides information on the Imperial Ancestral Temple in Beijing, China where Chinese emperors stored their ancestors' tablets and worshipped them during festivals and ceremonies. The temple lies to the east of the imperial palace, the Forbidden City. It has been divided into different halls of worship, each housing one late emperor. It became known as Peace Park in 1924.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10009140
Volume :
51
Issue :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Beijing Review
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
31904447