It is a comprehensive expression of Chinese history and culture, politics, philosophy, astronomy, architecture, calendar system, music, painting, gardening and ethics; it synthesizes the traditional culture of the Chinese nation.

• 天坛文化涉及中华民族文化的诸多领域,包括历史、政治、哲学、天文、建筑、历法、音乐、绘画、园林、伦理等等,是中国传统文化的集大成。