Vom Platz des himmlischen Friedens aus wandern wir in die verbotene Stadt. Dies ist der ehemalige Kaiserpalast. Er heißt verbotene Stadt, weil er für die Öffentlichkeit gesperrt war. Lediglich derRead more
Vom Platz des himmlischen Friedens aus wandern wir in die verbotene Stadt. Dies ist der ehemalige Kaiserpalast. Er heißt verbotene Stadt, weil er für die Öffentlichkeit gesperrt war. Lediglich derRead more
We're approaching the Imperial Palace now. I'd love to go inside and take a look around but I'm not sure if that's allowed. Even if I can't actually enter the palace, I'm still feeling very happy, andRead more
The roof shape of the Forbidden City's most important buildings had special significance. Double-eve hip roofs were the classiest roofs in the empire, reserved for only the top imperial buildings.
These Chinese imperial roof decorations, often called roof charms, roof-figures or crouching beasts, are statuettes placed along the ridge line of official buildings of the Chinese empire. OnlyRead more
Here's a closer look at the rooftops of the Imperial Palace. Not only is the architecture amazing but I really like the carvings scattered over the roof. They look to be mostly dragons but I'm goingRead more
These details look very similar to what I've seen at the China Pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase at Walt Disney World. All of the architecture in Epcot is just an imitation though. This is the realRead more
People aren't allowed inside the Imperial Palace, which doesn't surprise me at all. Actually, I'd be shocked if they were letting people wander around in there. The doors were open, giving everyone aRead more
It's such an amazing feeling to be walking in such a historical place! I wonder how many of the other people in our tour group are feeling the same way I am? A lot of them look sort of interested butRead more
I'm glad that there are places here to climb up and get an elevated view. Sometimes a different perspective can change the whole look of a place. I'm glad that I can get so many different sorts ofRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Taihe Dian, 太和殿