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Temple of Heaven
Beijing, China
1420
Completed in 1420, this magnificent temple was considered the meeting point of Earth and Heaven. For 500 years it hosted the emperors' sacrifices and prayers for a good harvest at the winter solstice.
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Temple of the Town God (Chenghuang Miao)
Shanghai
1403 (restored)
This Taoist temple was founded in 1403 but the current temple dates from the early 1990s. It is dedicated to a local hero and is part of a large marketplace.
