一部有關天壇的普及讀物，在滿足建築愛好者，及旅游者的需求之外，它同樣是一部精研的學術專著。著作以天壇建築群為主體敘述結構，包括建築的布局規划、建造的過程、空間意境的營造、神性的表達和象征意義，還有天壇的歷史由來，以及朝代更替，所帶來的天壇整體，乃至各個局部的變化。

Chapter Ⅰ Approacliing Temple of Heavcn Chapter Ⅱ Heaven Worship and Southern Suburhan Sacrificial Ceremonies in Ancient China Chapter Ⅲ Tile Origin of Thc Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Chapter Ⅳ Thc Circular Mouund and the Temple of Heaven Chapter Ⅴ the Construction of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests Chapter Ⅶ Auxiliary Buildings of the Temple of Heaven Chapter Ⅷ Art and Symbolism of Architecture in the Temple Ofheaven