Temple of the Moon, Ming dynasty temple in Yuetan Subdistrict, China
The Temple of the Moon features a white-glazed square platform measuring 5 feet high with six steps ascending on each side of the altar.
Constructed in 1530 during the Ming Dynasty, this temple served as a sacred space where Chinese emperors performed ritual sacrifices to honor lunar deities.
The temple complex includes the Jufu Palace, where emperors changed garments before ceremonies, and multiple pavilions dedicated to different aspects of moon worship.
Visitors can reach the temple using subway line 2 to Fuchengmen Station, with the site maintaining its original walls spanning 630 yards in length.
A two-ton brass bell, standing 10 feet tall and modeled after Ming Dynasty designs, occupies the bell tower outside the north gate.
Location: Yuetan Subdistrict
GPS coordinates: 39.91587,116.34601
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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