The Imperial Ancestral Temple was an important site where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped their ancestors. The temple is grand and splendid, reflecting royal dignity. Among the palace buildings stand towering ancient trees and numerous steles, evoking a deep sense of history and solemnity. As a key monument on the Central Axis, the Imperial Ancestral Temple not only embodies the ritual culture of ancestor worship but also preserves valuable examples of ancient Chinese royal ar

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