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People can enjoy visitingsome major imperial temples where emperors worshippednature on
various sacred days.
Temple of Moon( Yuetan)
Built in 1530,the roughly 8 hectare Temple of Moon,orYuetan Park, to west of the imperial city
was the site ofimperial sacrifices to the moon. In the past decades, bushes and fruit trees have
beenplanted here. In 1969, a 180 meter-all television broadcastingtower was erected in the
park,taking up about one eighth of itstotal space.
Opening hours:6 am~9 pm
Location:6 Yuetan Beijie, Xicheng District. Buses to getthere:15,19,823
Temple of Earth (Ditan)
The Temple of Earth, or Ditan Park, near the NorthSecond Ring Road,is where emperors
prayed to the earth forfavorable weather and national prosperity. Built during theMing Dynasty
in 1530,it is the only existing place to worshipthe earth.
The surrounding areas have become an open space forpeople to engage in leisurely activities.
Since the late 1980s,traditional temple fair have been held here regularly during theChinese lunar
new year.
Opening hours:6 am~9 pm
Location:A2 Di'anmenwai,Chaoyang District. Buses to getthere: 104, 108, 116, or take the
subway to get off atYonghegong to go north.
Temple of Sun (Ritan)
The Temple of Sun,or Ritan Park,in eastern Beijing,islocated near the Jianguomen area and
adjacent (邻近的 )embassy district. It is a short walk from the Yong'anli subwaystation on the
Line 1. The altar(祭坛)was built in 1... -30 as aplace for emperors to make ritual sacrifices to
the sun.
It features expansive gardens and a small lake. A mural (壁画)wall. The park's main scenic
attraction now,was a pieceof artwork created about 20 years ago to draw more sightseer.The
park is also known for its blossoming lotuses.
Opening hours:6 am~9 pm
Location:6 Ritan Beilu,Chaoyang District. Buses to getthere:1,4,28,43,57,120.
1. You can take a No. _____bus if you want to visit The Temple of Sun
A. 19
B. 104
C. 108
D. 120
2.If you want to worship the earth,you must go to_____.
A. Yuetan Park
B. Ditan Park
C. Ritan Park
D. Beilu Park
3. The purpose of building a mural wall in Ritan Park was to_____ .
A. defend the park
B. prevent people from coming into the park
C. attract more sightseers
D. make ritual sacrifices to the sun