Travel Photo of the Day: Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China

One of the most famous landmarks in Beijing, China, is the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

This unique building, located in the Temple of Heaven complex, was built completely in wood without the use of a single nail.

And if you thought this peculiarity helped the Temple of Heaven get inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, well… you hit the nail on the head.

Interestingly enough, the Temple of Heaven was built in the early 1400’s during the Ming Dynasty by the Yongle Emperor, also responsible for the construction of the Forbidden City.

Today it is a great touristic attraction and many locals use the surrounding parks for exercise.