Temple of Heaven and Peking Duck
We spent the morning at the Temple of Heaven which is a vast 660 acre park and several structures used by the Emperor during his annual prayers for good harvests. The Emperor was regarded as the "Son of Heaven" and as such represented heavenly authority. The three primary structures of the Temple of Heaven are: The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests; The Imperial Vault of Heaven; and The Circular Mound Alter. Construction on the temple complex began in 1406 during the reign of the Yongle Emperor who was also responsible for the construction of The Forbidden City.
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| The Circular Alter Mound - Temple of Heaven |
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| Relaxing at the Temple of Heaven |
The afternoon was spent at Qian Lai Lake for a stroll and lunch. It was a perfect day to be outside enjoying the beautiful park surrounding the lake. We had a fine meal of Peking Duck at a great restaurant overlooking the lake. The park was full of people and many were Chinese tourists.
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Chose Your Duck
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| Peking Duck on Duck Plates |
Our day ended with a flight from Beijing to Shanghai followed by a bus trip to Suzhou where we spent the night. The flight was short and uneventful. Hainan Airlines is the best we have flown.
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