Qixingshi (Seven Star Stones)
Beyond
the eastern gate of the Temple of Heaven, there stand seven
pieces of massive rock, which were believed to be emblematic of the Dipper
high up in the sky, or as the legend goes, which stood for the real Dipper
that came down to earth one night to suggest to the Ming rulers a spot
for the constructing a heaven-worshipping altar when they did intend to
choose one. As such, the Temple of Heaven was built right there.
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