The pillars, 28 in number, also represent the 28 constellations in the universe- the ancient Chinese believed that there were 28 constellations that made up the sky.
The center of the stone-paved floor is a round marble slab, which is 88.5 centimeters in diameter. Interestingly, the slab features natural black and white veins, corresponding to the dragon-phoenix design on the ceiling. This particular slab is known as the Dragon-phoenix stone and is regarded as a treasure inseparable from the hall.
The furnishings within the hall are placed in their original positions dating back to when Emperor Xianfeng ruled .In the forefront and above the throne are enshrined tablets in commemoration of Heaven. On either table on each side tablets of the emperor` s ancestors were placed. Each tablet is fronted by an altar. A total of 24 kinds of offering were made on it ,including soup, wine, assorted cereals, and a calf.
The sacrificial rites were observed in the wee hours of the morning, sometime in the first month of the Chinese lunar year. Because it was still dark, candles, lanterns and torches were lit. This lighting coupled with the incense being burnt inside the hall ,helped make the ceremony both grand and mystical.
By the time the service began,207 musicians and dancers would be performing on platforms outside the hall. The emperor, in his blue sacrificial robe and with an air of piety and sincerity, would walk slowly into the hall, kowtow, and offer wine and prayer in hornor of the deities and his ancestors. All of the offerings would then be taken to incinerators on the eastern side of the gate of prayer for Good Harvest. With this we conclude our visit to the Temper of Heaven. The feudal monarchs and their sacrificial rites have long vanished in history .However, this group of magnificent and lofty structures remain as a fine testament of the ancient Chinese` s ingenuity and as one of the cultural heritages of mankind.
(On the Long Corridor)
From the Eastern Gate of the hall of prayer for good harvest, we have now enter a 300-meter-long corridor. Consisting of 72 sections, this corridor served as a connecting building between the Slaughterhouse. Heaven Kitchen, and the main hall ,It is said that this once served as a sacrificial food production line. Flanking the corridor are shopping stalls. You may find some souvenirs for your family and friend there.
【扩展阅读篇】
一篇完整的导游词，其结构一般包括习惯用语、概括介绍、重点讲解三个部分。
1.习惯用语
习惯用语又分为两个部分——见面时的开头语和离别时的告别语。
开头语包括问候语、欢迎语、介绍语、游览注意事项和对游客的希望五个方面，放在导游词的'最前面。
a、开头语
(1)介绍自己和旅行社
(2)介绍司机和车型、车号
(3)介绍旅游时间、地点和形成安排
(4)表示欢迎。
b、告别语
(1)总结旅游情况
(2)感谢游客配合
(3)希望提出意见
(4)表示依依惜别
2.概括介绍
概括介绍是用概述法介绍旅游景点的位置、范围、地位、意义、历史、现状和发展前景等，目的是帮助旅游者对景点先有个总体了解，引起游览兴趣，犹如“未成曲调先有情”。
概括介绍应根据时间和游客情况，可长可短，可详可略(可根据需求所变)。
3.重点讲解
重点讲解是对旅游线路上的重点景观从景点成因、历史传说、文化背景、审美功能等方面进行详细的讲解，使旅游者对旅游目的地有一个全面、正确的了解，同时要提醒旅游者注意自己携带的东西，保管好自己随身的物品，这是导游词最重要的组成部分。
功能
1.引导游客鉴赏
导游词的宗旨是通过对旅游景观绘声绘色地讲解、指点、评说，帮助旅游者欣赏景观，以达到游览的最佳效果。
2.传播文化知识
传统文化知识即向游客介绍有关旅游胜地的历史典故、地理风貌、风土人情、传说故事、民族习俗、古迹名胜、风景特色，使游客增长知识。
3.陶冶游客情操
导游词的语言应具有言之有理、有物、有情、有神等特点。通过语言艺术和技巧，给游客勾画出一幅幅立体的图画，构成生动的视觉形象，把旅游者引入一种特定的意境，从而达到陶冶情操的目的。
此外，导游词通过对旅游地出产物品的说明、讲解，客观上起到向游客介绍商品的作用。
编辑本段特点
其主要特点是口语化些，此外还具有知识性、文学性、礼节性等。和蔼，亲切，自然轻松
编辑本段易出现的问题
1. 缺乏鲜明主题和观点
2. 内容太单薄。
3. 结构层次不清楚，逻辑性不强，条理不清晰。
4. 导游词不是散文，书面语太重介绍，口语化注意不够;
5. 应该有自我介绍以及导游惯用语，同时要注意与游客进行交流，尽量有互动节目。
6. 没有处理好“景”与“事”的关系，讲故事或者事理往往游离景点内容。
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