Beijing Shejitan, Historical altar in Donghuamen, China
The Beijing Shejitan features a square base with stone staircases on each side and includes worship halls, storage facilities, and sacrificial pavilions.
Built in 1421 during the Ming Dynasty, this altar served as a ceremonial site where emperors conducted rituals for agricultural prosperity until the Qing period.
The altar's design incorporates the Theory of Five Elements through colored earth coverings, representing the connection between imperial power and agricultural cycles.
Located within Zhongshan Park at coordinates 39°54'37.5"N, 116°23'19.0"E, the site remains open for educational visits about Chinese ceremonial traditions.
The Shejitan forms a geometric arrangement with the Imperial Ancestral Temple, reflecting the Chinese imperial system's emphasis on spatial and cosmic relationships.
Location: Donghuamen Subdistrict
GPS coordinates: 39.91042,116.38861
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:06
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