Temple of the Moon (China)
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The Temple of the Moon (traditional Chinese: 月壇; simplified Chinese: 月坛; pinyin: Yuètán) is an altar located in Fuchengmen, Xicheng District, in western Beijing, China. The altar was built in 1530 during the Ming Dynasty for use in ritual sacrifice to the Moon by the Emperor of China.The altar and the surrounding grounds are within a public park. The altar itself is no longer intact, though the surrounding walls remain.
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月坛西夹道, Xicheng District Yuetan (首都功能核心区)
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N 39.915867 ° | E 116.346005 ° |
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月坛西夹道
100032 Xicheng District, Yuetan (首都功能核心区)
Beijing, China
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