Emperor Qin Shihuang’s grant to the design of the Wall is considered to be of great value as it ensured peace for the people in the northern part of China against the Huns and built a pattern of defense for future generations. The Great Wall of the Qin Dynasty has been constructed at the expense of many lives.
Several walls were being built as early as the 7th century BC;
The Temple of Heaven Park is established in the Chongwen District, Beijing. Emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) and Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911) held the Heaven Worship Ceremony in the place. It is the biggest and most representative existing place among China’s ancient sacrificial buildings. In 1988, it was opened to the public as a park, showing ancient philosophy, history and religion. It has excellent architectural style, and profound cultural connotation gives an insight into the customs of the ancient Eastern civilization.