Temple of the Moon (China)

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.^[1]

Temple of the Moon

The Bell Tower inside the Temple of the Moon
Shown within China
Location	Beijing
Coordinates	39°54′57″N 116°20′46″E
Type	Altar
History
Founded	1530

The North Holy Gate

The altar and the surrounding grounds are within a public park. The altar itself is no longer intact, though the surrounding walls remain.

See also

• Temple of Heaven
• Temple of Earth
• Temple of the Sun

References

1. Chen Nan (July 10, 2007). "To the Moon and Back". China Daily. Retrieved 2009-12-17.