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Beijing is most well-known for its recent role in the 2008 Olympics and offered a great sense of community in welcoming athletes and media from around the world into its carefully guarded country. Though the Olympics were a recent establishment in China, Beijing has been enticing travelers for quite some time. Beijing is home to many modern sites and intriguing adventures just beyond the city limits, but one of the biggest reasons people come to Beijing is its rich history. Beijing and its people are steeped in centuries of ancient customs and traditions which are housed and held dear by the many temples found around the city. The temples all hold meanings of their own and are sacred to the Chinese people.
Just outside The Forbidden City, the Imperial Ancestral Temple is one of the most historical sites in the city. Sacrificial ceremonies where held at this temple during the most important festivals of the Ming and Qing Dynasties to honor the imperial family’s ancestors. The temple is a bunch of buildings with three large courtyards. The main hall, the Hall for Worship of Ancestors, is one of the four buildings in Beijing to stand on a three-tiered base. This is a sign that it was one of the most sacred places in the area. The Western Wing is home to memorial tablets of couriers and the Eastern Wing honors princes from the Qing Dynasty. In the 1920’s this area was converted into a public park to allow residents and travelers to honor and learn about this sacred space. Now known as the Working People’s Cultural Palace, the Imperial Ancestral Temple is a must-see for any Beijing traveler.