Yuetan Park, A Tranquil Sanctuary of Imperial Moon Worship
6, Yuetan North Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
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Introduction
The Yue Tan Temple is one of the famous Five Altars and Eight Temples in Beijing. It was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped the Moon God. Every year during the Autumn Equinox, the emperors would hold a ceremony for the Moon God, as well as for the twenty-eight mansions, the five stars of wood, fire, soil, gold, and water, and the celestial stars. The Temple was first built in the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. It is currently divided into two parts, the South Park and the North Park, both of which have a large number of ornamental tree species such as pine, cypress, pomegranate, and osmanthus. In addition, the highlights of the Temple are the Chang Palace, the Double-Ring Reflecting Moon Pool, the Guanghan Bridge, the Chang'e Flying to the Moon sculpture, the Tianxiang Courtyard, the Catching Moon Pavilion, the Refreshing Moon Pavilion, the Moon Laurel Pavilion, and other scenic spots. All of these buildings and landscapes revolve around the theme of the Moon, emphasizing its romantic charm. The altar surface is made of white glass, symbolizing the white moon. Address 6, Yuetan North Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Opening hours 06:00-21:00 (all day)
Stop entry time: 19:30 (December 1 - February 28, Monday to Sunday)
06:00-21:00 (all day)
Stop entry time: 20:30 (June 1 - August 31, Monday to Sunday)
Transportation Take bus No. 13, 15, 19, 21, 42, 45, 65, Special 4, or 823, and get off at Yuetan Station.
The park is not very big
