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Forbidden city in Beijing viewed from Jinshan Park

Scenic view of the historic Forbidden City in Beijing, China, with crowds of tourists exploring the ancient architecture.

view of the Forbidden City in the center of Beijing

Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China- October 16, 2022: Other than Beijing, Nanjing and Xi'an, there many small but with long history cities or towns. Zhengding, a county under Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province, is a remarkable ancient city with over 3000 years long history. Here is a pavillion in Zhaoyun Temple.

The Forbidden City was the former Chinese imperial palace of the Emperor of China from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty, between 1420 and 1924.

Aerial view of Forbidden City (Palace Museum) and Beijing cityscape seen from the Jingshan park in Beijing, China on 20 April 2024

Aerial panorama over the entrance to Gyeongbokgung Palace overlooked by mountains in the heart of Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital city.

The Forbidden City, Beijing, China. The entrance to the Forbidden City with a sign saying 'Meridian Gate'. View from outside the Forbidden City.

An aerial view of the many buildings within the forbidden city beijing china as seen from Jingshan Park. Chinese translation: the spiritual valor gate

View of Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Blue House from the building's observation deck

The architectural complex of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

$he Forbidden City was constructed from 1406 to 1420, and was the former Chinese imperial palace and winter residence of the Emperor of China from the Ming dynasty (since the Yongle Emperor) to the end of the Qing dynasty, between 1420 and 1924. The Forbidden City served as the home of Chinese emperors and their households and was the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government for over 500 years. Since 1925, the Forbidden City has been under the charge of the Palace Museum, whose extensive collection of artwork and artifacts were built upon the imperial collections of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.\nThe complex consists of 980 buildings, encompassing 8,886 rooms and covering 720,000 square metres (72 hectares)/178 acres. The palace exemplifies the opulence of the residences of the Chinese emperor and the traditional Chinese palatial architecture and has influenced cultural and architectural developments in East Asia and elsewhere.$

The Meridian Gate, or Wumen, stands majestically as the southern entrance to the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

The Forbidden City seen from Jingshan park (aerial view) - Beijing

aerial view of the sleepless town in xian, the tang dynasty style building was ablaze with lights on night market, Shaanxi, China.

Landscape of Baotuojiang temple,located in Putuoshan mountain,Zhoushan city,China

Night view of the Forbidden City front view, located in Beijing, China

Lijiang, China - April 23, 2014: People visit Mu Residence in the Old Town of Lijiang. The residence reflects the architectural style of China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

An expansive view of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, taken from an elevated vantage point. The vast imperial palace complex stretches out under a clear blue sky, showcasing the intricate traditional Chinese architecture and the historical significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The bustling activity at the entrance contrasts with the serene rooftops, highlighting the enduring appeal of this iconic landmark.

The Yanchi Tower, or Wild Goose Winged Tower, is a building next to the main gate of the Forbidden City, the Meridian Gate. There are 2 of them, situated to the east and west side of the main gate separately.

Seoul Gwanghwamun Gate, Gyeongbokgung Korea

Scenery of Tengwang Pavilion in Nanchang City

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