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Tiantan architecture embodies the principle of heaven and earth through design and layout.

First of all, the architectural feature of Tiantan Park is exquisite design. Its site selection, planning and architectural design are based on the theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements in China's ancient Zhouyi, which reflects the ancient people's understanding of heaven in China. The Temple of Heaven complex includes the New Year's prayer hall, the royal dome, the ball altar, the kitchen, the annex hall and the promenade. Among them, the Hall of Prayer for the New Year is the main building of the Temple of Heaven complex, and it is also one of the largest existing wooden structures in China. The roof of the Hall of Prayer for the New Year is round, symbolizing the harmony between the round place and heaven and earth.

Secondly, the imperial vault and dome in the Temple of Heaven complex also embody the theory of heaven and earth. The imperial vault is the back hall of the Hall of Prayer for the New Year, and the roof is hemispherical, symbolizing the sky. Waqiu altar is the most important building in the Temple of Heaven complex, the place where the emperor worships heaven, and the core of the Temple of Heaven complex. The plane layout and architectural style of the ball altar fully demonstrate the superb skills and profound cultural connotations of ancient architecture in China.

In addition, the architecture and scenic spots of Tiantan Park also embody the theory of heaven and earth. Seven-Star Stone is a group of stones around the Hall of Prayer for the New Year, symbolizing the Big Dipper, which reflects the ancient people's understanding of the relationship between heaven and earth. The promenade is a corridor between the imperial vault and the dome, and its design is also full of the implication of the theory of heaven and earth. Shuanghuan Pavilion is located in the northeast corner of Inner Altar. Its design inspiration comes from the ancient gossip reflecting the relationship between heaven and earth.

In a word, the architecture and layout of Tiantan Park fully embodies the ancient Chinese people's knowledge and understanding of the relationship between heaven and earth and is one of the outstanding representatives of ancient Chinese architecture and culture.