Forbidden? Not Today.

The Forbidden City – Beijing, China

Stepped into the world of emperors, dragons, and dynasties today — and it did not disappoint.

Once off-limits to ordinary people for 500+ years, the Forbidden City (紫禁城) is now wide open… and absolutely jaw-dropping.

🏯 980 buildings
🐉 Dragons on rooftops, doors, and everywhere in between
🟨 Yellow tiles = imperial power
🟥 Red walls = good fortune
👣 We walked through centuries of secrets — and about 8 miles of stone courtyards

Fun facts:
— Home to 24 emperors of the Ming & Qing dynasties
— The entire palace complex is aligned with the cosmos
— It’s the largest ancient palace in the world
(also: shade is limited, bring water and patience)

It’s more than a city — it’s a universe of detail, symmetry, and ancient power.

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