Forbidden City Collection (page 6)

detail of roof of the hall of supreme harmony, forbidden city

red door, forbidden city

Traditional Building, forbidden city
forbidden city

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

red wall, forbidden city
forbidden city

The Imperial Palace Road, forbidden city
The Imperial Palace Road

PEKING: FORBIDDEN CITY. The Forbidden City, Peking, China. Etching, c1925, by Ella Ely

Prospect of the Inner Court of the Emperors Palace at Pekin, 1669 (engraving)
XJF384039 Prospect of the Inner Court of the Emperors Palace at Pekin, 1669 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Imperial Palace in Peking, from a collection of Chinese Sketches, 1804-06 (w / c
BAL174000 The Imperial Palace in Peking, from a collection of Chinese Sketches, 1804-06 (w/c on paper) by Alexandrov, Ivan (1780-1818); 21.5x28.3 cm; Museum of Tropinin and His Contemporaries

Lion standing guard Forbidden City Beijing the imperial palace during Ming and Qing dynasties

Forbidden City Beijing the imperial palace during Ming and Qing dynasties

A bronze lioness guarding the eastern approach to the Gate of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China

CHINA: FORBIDDEN CITY. The Forbidden City viewed from Coal Hill, Peking (present-day Beijing), China. Photographed 1901

PEKING: FORBIDDEN CITY. Two mounted British soldiers on the approach to the main gate of the Forbidden City in Peking, China. Stereograph, c1901

PEKING: IMPERIAL THRONE. A view of the Dragon Throne at the imperial palace in the Forbidden City, Peking, China. Stereograph, 1901

PEKING: IMPERIAL THRONE. A view of the grand throne at the imperial palace in the Forbidden City, Peking, China. Stereograph, 1901

PEKING: FORBIDDEN CITY. A view of the iron doors at the entrance to the Dragon Throne inside the imperial palace, in the Forbidden City, Peking, China. Stereograph, 1901

PEKING: FISHERMEN, 1907. Fishermen in the Grand Canal near the East Gate of the Forbidden City in Peking, China. Stereograph, 1907

PEKING: CH IEN MEN GATE. A view of Ch ien Men Gate, at the south entrance to the Forbidden City in Peking, China. Stereograph, 1907

PEKING: FORBIDDEN CITY. Column and the Ching-men (Great Bright) Gate near the entrance to the Forbidden City at Peking, China. Stereograph, c1901

PEKING: FORBIDDEN CITY. Porcelain statues of dog-like gods in the Court of the Imperial Palace at the Forbidden City in Peking (now Beijing), China. Stereograph, c1901

CHINA: ROYALIST COUP, 1917. A view of the bombed out interior of General Chang Hsuns headquarters in the Forbidden City, Peking, China

CHINA: BOXER REBELLION. Members of the Ninth U.S. Infantry in camp in the courtyard of the Forbidden City in Peking, China, after taking part in the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion, 1900

PEKING: FORBIDDEN CITY. The interior of the Throne Room in the Imperial Palace in the Forbidden City, Peking, China. Stereograph, c1900

CHINA: PEKING, c1901. A view looking east over Marble Bridge toward the Forbidden City in Peking, China, with Indian soldiers and two Chinese men in front of a gate. Stereograph, c1901

CHINA: PEKING, c1900. A group of American soldiers of the 9th U.S. Infantry posed around a Gatling gun detachment in the court of the Forbidden City, Peking, China. Stereograph, c1900

WORLD WAR I: CELEBRATION. Allied troops await the Presidents arrival during a ceremony held in the Forbidden City to celebrate the signing of the Armistice in Peking, China. Photograph, 1918

CHINA: EMPEROR P U YI. Chinese souvenir postcard commemorating the coronation in 1908 of the boy Emperor Henry P u Yi (1906-67), the last emperor of China

excercist lady at the forbidden city
a view of forbidden city from high ground through a park with a woman excercise infront of rthe gate

Forbidden City

Close up on an architectural element at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China
Beijing, China

Chinese architectural elements from the eves of a official building
Beijing, China

Chinese architectural elements, a dramatic view of a moat and distant doorways
Beijing, China

Close up on an architectural element at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China
Beijing, China

Bronze statue of a lion in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Door in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China
Beijing, China

A pagoda along a lake
Beijing, China

Facade of buildings, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Railing with colonnade in a building, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Facade of a palace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Low angle view of a palace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

High angle view of roofs of buildings, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Facade of a building, Tiananmen Gate Of Heavenly Peace, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

Facade of a palace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

High angle view of the door of a building, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Low angle view of a building, 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.