No. 2 Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing City
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Introduction
The Zhaigong is located inside the west gate of the Temple of Heaven, providing shelter for the guards. Its top is covered with blue glazed tiles to signify humility before heaven. The main hall is called "Wuliangdian," a brick and arch structure without pillars, with red walls and green tiles. This signifies that the emperor dare not be arrogant here, but must submit to the will of heaven. Behind the main hall are five sleeping palaces, where the emperor fasts and prays before the sacrifice. In addition, there are auxiliary buildings such as the tea and fruit room and the kitchen. Every spring, several tall magnolia trees in the courtyard bloom, pure white like snow and colorful, with the flowering period from late March to early April. Address No. 2 Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing City
Opening hours 08:00-17:30 (all day) (April 1st - October 31st, Monday-Sunday)
08:00-17:00 (all day) (November 1st - March 31st of the following year, Monday-Sunday)
Transportation Bus: You can take bus 120, 141, 20, 2, 36, or 53 to the Tiananmen West Gate station and walk to the destination.
