Forbidden City Collection (#13)

Zijin Cheng The Forbidden City Palace Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Beijing, China, Asia

The Palace of Prolonging Happiness built in 1420 and destroyed by fire in 1845 located inside Zijin Cheng The Forbidden City Palace Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Beijing, China

Palace of Peace and Longevity at Zijin Cheng The Forbidden City Palace Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Beijing, China, Asia

Yang Xin Dian (Hall of Mental Cultivation) dating from 1537, at Zijin Cheng The Forbidden City Palace Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Beijing, China, Asia

A cyclist at a gate to Zijin Cheng The Forbidden City Palace Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Beijing, China, Asia

A decorated palace entrance inside Zijin Cheng The Forbidden City Palace Museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Beijing, China, Asia

Forbidden City from above, Beijing, China, Asia

Bronze lion statue, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Huge portrait of Mao Tse Tung at the Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Close-up of the paw of a gilt bronze lion holding a fire ball, symbol of force, in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, Asia

Close-up of bronze lion statue, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

The Imperial Palace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Close-up of lion statue, Imperial Palace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Forbidden City and Behihai Park Pagoda, Beijing, China

Tiananmen Gate with portrait of Mao Tse Tung behind, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Forbidden Palace (Zijin Cheng), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Beijing, China, Asia

Lion statue, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Nine Dragon Wall, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Hall of Preserving Harmony, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Civil building in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, Asia

Statue of a turtle, symbol of strength, in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, Asia

Man cycling through Tiananmen Square with portrait of Mao Tse Tung behind, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Crowds before the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Imperial Palace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

The Gate of Heavenly Purity in the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, Asia

People cycling through Tiananmen Square outside the Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

The Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Rowing boats on lake near the Forbidden City, Beijing, China

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"Exploring the Enchanting Forbidden City: A Glimpse into China's Imperial Past" Step into a world of grandeur and mystery as you enter the majestic Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Guarded by two magnificent male bronze lions, this UNESCO World Heritage site beckons visitors to uncover its secrets. Pass through the Gate of Supreme Harmony, adorned with intricate dragons on tiles along the Dragon wall. This gateway leads you into the Outer Court, where history comes alive. Imagine standing amidst soldiers from the 14th United States Infantry during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900 or marvel at the exquisite Nine Dragons Screen in the Palace of Tranquility and Longevity. Every architectural detail within this sprawling palace complex tells a story. From ornate carvings to vibrant yellow roofs that symbolize imperial power, each element showcases China's rich cultural heritage. As you wander through its vast expanse, take a moment to appreciate an aerial view of The Forbidden City. Its sheer size and magnificence will leave you awestruck. But Beijing is not alone in boasting such regal splendor; Hue's Forbidden Purple City offers another glimpse into Vietnam's royal past. Both sites transport visitors back in time to witness centuries-old traditions and opulence. The Forbidden City stands as a testament to human ingenuity and artistic brilliance throughout history, and is an embodiment of ancient Chinese civilization that continues to captivate travelers from around the globe. So come, immerse yourself in this forbidden realm and let your imagination soar amidst these hallowed halls where emperors once ruled supreme.