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The Double-Ringed Pavilion of Longevity

双环万寿亭


The virtually unique double-ring Pavilion of Longevity.

The double-rin Pavilion of Longevity was comissioned by Qing Emperor QianLong for his mother's 50th birthday. It was originally situated in ZhongNanHai, just south of BeiHai, and moved here in 1978. It is a rather unique and interesting structure, although has nothing to do with the Temple of Heaven in it's original form or function.

双环万寿亭是清朝的乾隆皇帝为他的母亲50大寿建造的。 它原来位于中南海,就在北海的南边,1978年被挪到这个地方。它是一个相当独特而又有趣的建筑物,尽管它的外形和功能都和天坛没什么真正意义的关系。


Ceiling detail from the double-ring pavilion.


Decorated corridor that runs both sides of the double-ring pavilion.


Fan-shaped pavilion facing the double-ring pavilion.

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The Four Main Structures at the Temple of Heaven

The Altar to Heaven

Imperial Vault & Echo Wall

DanBi Bridge

Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests

Celestial Stones and Long Corridor

Fasting Palace

Double-Ring Pavilion

The Gardens

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