Imperial Vault of Heaven, Temple of Heaven Park Imperial Vault of Heaven, Temple of Heaven Park

Imperial Vault of Heaven, Temple of Heaven Park

This was surrounded by the Echo Wall, and you can hear some one across the way whispering to you.


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