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Beijing, China - June 27, 2014: The Tiananmen Gate at Tiananmen Square in the afternoon.

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

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

$Seoul, Korea - July 27th 2024, Tourists visit Gwanghwamun Gate \n of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Downtown Seoul Korea.$

Snow scene in Deyu Ancient Town, Zanhuang County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China

The eaves of the imperial building of the Palace Museum in Beijing, China

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

China Beijing Tiananmen gate entrance to Forbidden city

Juyongguan Great Wall is one of the three most famous passes along the Great Wall of China, together with Jiayuguan and Shanhaiguan. 37 miles (60 km) from downtown Beijing, Juyong Pass was a solid stronghold encircling a valley, which was the northern direct access to Beijing in ancient times.

Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province - Aerial photography of West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda and city skyline

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

Hall of Supreme Harmony in Forbidden City

Seoul, Korea - July 27th 2024, Tourists visit Gyeongbokgung Palace in Downtown Seoul Korea.

The architectural complex of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Shantou, Guangdong, China-March 20, 2021: Shantou is the major city in eastern Guangdong and the Nao'an Island is very beautiful. Here is the entrance of the ancient Military Office of Nan'ao Island.

Beijing, China - January 7, 2016: Two soldiers standing in front of Tiananmen Tower

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

The Daxiangling-Tusita Scenic Area (大香林·兜率天景区) is located in the western end of Huiji Mountain (会稽山) in Keqiao District (柯桥区), Shaoxing City (绍兴市) and covers about 4 square km. It is divided into three realms: Daxiangling, Longhua Temple, and Tusita, also known as the Heavenly Palace. The cylindrical part in the middle of Tusita is the Heavenly Courtyard (or inner courtyard) which enshrines the world's largest indoor seated Buddha, the 33-meter-high Maitreya statue.

Beijing, China - 03 05 2024: Temple of Heaven

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.

Beijing, China - May 09, 2016: The view of the ancient buildings in Beijing

The Gate of Divine Prowess, the rear gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. This historic structure serves as the northern entrance to the ancient palace complex, showcasing the grandeur of traditional Chinese architecture. The gate, also known as Shenwu Gate, is an integral part of the Forbidden Citys design, representing the imperial strength and authority of Chinas dynastic rulers.

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