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Xiannong Altar, situated on the west side of the south Central Axis of Beijing, is a national key protected cultural relic. It served as a ritual site where the emperor would perform sacrifices to Xiannong (the gods of agriculture), the gods of Taisui, the god of heaven, and the god of earth, and perform farm work as a part of the ritual activities. The location, layout, and sacrificial rites reflect the tradition that the emperor in the agricultural society would do farm work during the sacrificial activities. The Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum is located within the temple complex. It is China's first specialized museum dedicated to collecting and researching relevant materials for showcasing the history and craftsmanship of ancient Chinese architecture, as well as the culture of the Temple of Agriculture.

Address: No. 2 Dongjing Road, Xicheng District, Beijing

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30), closed on Mondays, New Year's Eve, and the first day of the lunar year.

Tickets: 15 yuan/person (adult), 8 yuan/person (student). Free entrance for the first 200 visitors every Wednesday (subject to entrance order).

(Sources: Cloud Central Axis Mini Program, Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum)