Forbidden City Collection (#3)

Mao Tse Tung, Tiananmen Gate, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Chinese saying on gate are Long Live Peoples Republic China and Long Live Unity Worlds Peoples

Forbidden City palace wall, Beijing, China. Chinese sayings on gate are Long Live Peoples Republic China and Long Live Unity Worlds People

Ornate Chinese Gate Arrow Watchtower, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Emperors Palace built during the Ming Dynasty. The English translation of the Chinese is Big Morality Whole Life

Meridian Gate reflection, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Emperors Palace built during the Ming Dynasty

Meridian Gate, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Emperors Palace built during the Ming Dynasty

Arrow Watchtower, Gugong, Forbidden City moat and canal, Beijing, China. Emperors Palace built during the Ming Dynasty

Rear Gate Heavenly Purity, Forbidden City moat, Beijing, China. Emperors Palace built during the Ming Dynasty

Blue Pavilion, Forbidden City, Gugong, Beijing, China

North Red Entrance Many Yellow Roofs Halls Gugong Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Taken from Jingshan Park looking towards Tiananmen Square

Jade Island, Beihai Lake Park, Beijing, China. Beihai Park was created in 1000 AD

Blue Pavilion, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Arrow Tower, willow tree in Autumn. Forbidden City palace wall, Beijing, China. Emperors Palace built in the 1600s during the Ming Dynasty

Temple of Heaven, Pekin, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Temple of Heaven, Pekin, c1910. View of religious buildings in the Forbidden City in Beijing, (formerly known as Peking), China. Hand-coloured postcard

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Hanoi, Vietnam

The Temple of Heaven, Peking, c1890. Artist: Laplante
The Temple of Heaven, Peking, c1890. Building in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited)

Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Home of the Empress Dowager, Peking, China, 1901. Harmony Gate from elevated walk near the canal. Within the Forbidden City. Stereoscopic slide

Aerial view of The Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Forbidden City Hallway Beautiful Repetition

China, Heilongjiang, Harbin, Ice and Snow Festival, Forbidden City made of snow and ice slide CHINA-Heilongjiang-HAERBIN (Harbin)

Panoramic view first courtyard Forbidden City
Panoramic view of the first courtyard of the Forbidden City, Beijing, China, LeMunyon, C. E. Hand-colored, oil?, gelatin silver, ca. 1910

Marble bridges gate Forbidden City Bejing China
Marble bridges and gate, Forbidden City, Bejing, China, LeMunyon, C. E. Hand-colored, oil?, gelatin silver, ca. 1910

View Of The Forbidden City At Dusk From Jingshan Park

China. Beijing, security guard posted on the Tiananmen Gate of the Forbidden City in the background, decorated with the of Mao Zedong, and a placard to the glory of China

China, Beijing, Tiananmen Square, guard posted on Tiananmen square, the Tiananmen Gate of the Forbidden City in the background, decorated with the of Mao Zedong, and a placard to the glory of China

Imperial Palace, Beijing
Famous forbidden city, the Imperial Palace of Beijing

Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Beijing, China
Beijing, China

beijing and shanghai
Chinas ancient and modern buildings

The Imperial Palace
The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynastya'the years 1420 to 1912

The Gate of Divine Might In Forbidden City
the Northern Gate of Forbidden CityBeijing, China

Shenyang Imperial Palace, also named Mukden Palace, start built in 1625 year'and finished in 1636 in the Qing dynasty in China

Ancient door, close-up
The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China and now houses the Palace Museum

Asia, China, Beijing. Small dragon sculptures adorn the tile roofs of the Forbidden City, a World Heritage Site, Beijing, China

Bronze Phoenix and Crane in courtyard within Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) Beijing China

Red-crowned Cranes Grus japonensis depicted on side of musical instrument dating to the Qing Dynasty Forbidden City Beijing China

Inside the Forbidden City Beijing China

Imperial roof decoration known as roof charms or roof-figures - these only found on official buildings of the empire - lead figure is a man riding a Phoenix. Forbidden City Beijing China

China, Beijing, Forbidden City, Palace Moat

China - Beijing. Forbidden City. Imperial Palace (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1987). Entrance to Forbidden City Wu Gate
China - Beijing. Forbidden City. Imperial Palace (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1987). Meridian entrance to Forbidden City Wu Gate

Tiananmen Square / Tiananmen Gate / NightView, Beijing, China

Gate of Heavenly Peace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Early morning exercises for soldiers in front of The Forbidden City Palace Museum, Zijin Cheng, Beijing, China

A reflection of a Palace Wall Tower surrounded by the moat of The Forbidden City Palace Museum, Zijin Cheng, Beijing, China

Imperial City of Hue, UNESCO World Heritage site, Vietnam

Details on the Hall of Supreme Harmony Forbidden CIty, Beijing China
Details on the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Forbidden City, Beijing China

Jinshang Park Pavilions from Forbidden City Yellow Roofs GugongDecorations Emperor s
Jinshang Park Pavilions from Forbidden City Yellow Roofs Gugong. Decorations Emperors Palace Built in the 1400s in the Ming Dynasty

Dragon Shiny Bronze Pot Gugong, Forbidden City Emperors Palace Built in the 1400s in the Ming Dynasty

Ceramic Flowers Yellow Wall Gugong, Forbidden City Decorations Emperors Palace Beijing
Ceramic Flowers Yellow Wall Gugong, Forbidden City Decorations Emperors Palace, Beijing, China Built in the 1400s in the Ming Dynasty

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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.