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Canadian PM meets locals on trip to Temple of Heaven

By Zhang Yunbi | China Daily | Updated: 2012-02-09 08:12

Canadian PM meets locals on trip to Temple of Heaven

BEIJING - With blue skies and fresh air, Wednesday morning was a perfect time to find yourself in the Temple of Heaven, especially for the visiting Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who had a tight schedule and longed for a casual walk.

The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 and used as an imperial sacrificial altar during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Emperors visited the temple to pray for a good harvest in the coming year.

Harper toured one of the city's most prominent historical attractions, which includes the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, the most prestigious part of Tiantan Park.

Canadian PM meets locals on trip to Temple of Heaven

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