Ni hao (nee HOW), brave explorers.
Pass through the ancient Gate of the Golden Sun to behold the red and yellow Temple of Heaven at the center of the city. The emperor is at prayer today praying for a good harvest. Watch a movie, go shopping at Yong Feng Shangdian, or relax by the reflecting ponds. You could spend all day in this tranquil country in World Showcase. Download the Explorer Challenge to uncover an ancient Chinese proverb found within the Temple of Heaven.
Did you know. . .
- The Temple of Heaven, where the circle-vision movie is shown, symbolizes the Chinese universe.
- Stand in the center of the Temple of Heaven and look at the floor. You will see rows of stones. Each row contains a number of stones that is a multiple of three, a lucky number in China.
- The four red columns represent the four seasons. The twelve smaller columns represent the 12 months.
- The gardens and reflecting ponds symbolize the order and discipline of nature.
- Visit the Outpost between China and Germany. You can play some African drums and get a cool refreshing drink. Make sure you lift the lid of one of the Coke coolers. You’re sure to find a chilly surprise.
Happy Explorations!
