TEMPLE OF HEAVEN, Hall Of Prayer For Good Harvests Part I

To reach the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, you have to take the imperial walkway, known as the Danbi Bridge, Sacred Way, or Red Stairway Bridge. This long, sloping, stone road rises three meters at the end, symbolizing the emperor’s ascent to Heaven. It comprises three marble paths: the central path, known as the Divine Road, was used exclusively by the Gods, while those to the right were used by the emperors and those on the left were used by the princes and high-ranking officials.

The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is a circular pavilion, with a diameter of 32 meters and a height of 38 meters. It sits on a huge, round, white marble platform called the Altar for Grain Prayers. The base measures an impressive 5900 square meters; it is 6 meters high and is formed by three levels surrounded by carved white marble railings.

The glazed blue pagoda roof is made up of three levels, symbolizing the gradual approach to Heaven.

Now press pause and enter the building....