Ditan Park is defined by the square geometry of the Fangze Altar, a structural reflection of the ancient Chinese concept that the earth is square while heaven is round. Established in fifteen thirty during the Ming Dynasty, this site…
Ditan Park Morning Culture
This morning stroll through the historic Temple of Earth park immerses you in the lively, heartwarming routines of Beijing's active retirees. You will watch local elders practice water calligraphy, perform gravity-defying gymnastics, spin diabolos, and dance under ancient cypress trees.
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1. Ditan Park （West Gate）
2. Bell Tower
The Bell Tower is a square structure topped with multi-eaved, green glazed roof tiles. It is a well-preserved piece of Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, built to support the solemn rituals that once occurred within these grounds.
3. Ditan Park-Fitness Area
Ditan Park, also known as the Temple of Earth, is distinguished by its classic red walls and the square footprint of the ancient altars within its grounds. Constructed in fifteen thirty during the Ming Dynasty, the park served as the…
4. Ditan TCM Health Culture Park
Ditan Park, also known as the Temple of Earth, is distinguished by its massive, square inner altar, a structure built in fifteen thirty during the Ming Dynasty. Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties once stood on this platform to offer…
5. Ditan Park Peony Garden
The Peony Garden sits within Ditan Park, a site established in fifteen thirty as the Temple of Earth. While the main grounds of the park are defined by the square Fangze Altar, where Ming and Qing dynasty emperors conducted summer solstice…
6. Fangzetan
Fangzetan is a square, two-tiered stone altar located in the heart of Ditan Park. Built in fifteen thirty during the Ming Dynasty, it was the sacred site where emperors performed the annual summer solstice ritual to worship the Earth God.…