![]() ![]() This was a place to rehearse speeches and presentations, just like leaders do today. This is where the emperor rested before attending important events in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The Hall of Central Harmony: Right behind the Hall of Supreme Harmony, though not to be overlooked. It’s like a throne room that has been turned into a complete building, containing the emperors’ Dragon Throne, though it’s been used for coronations and weddings as well. The Hall of Supreme Harmony: The largest and arguably most important structure in the entire City. Wu (Meridian) GateĪs mentioned before, the outer court is usually used for ceremonial purposes. Visitors of the garden (like the emperor and empress) used it, unfortunately now the gate is only available to staff. The West Prosperity Gate: The west gate faced what was once Xiyuan Garden, now called Zhongnanhai (the imperial garden adjacent to the City, now used for other purposes). Cabinet officials and senior officials with high statuses were allowed to use it. ![]() The East Prosperity Gate: The gate that’s to the east, used by important officials and the occasional prince. It’s still used as an exit, but for present-day tourists. A slightly less conspicuous entrance for royal members such as the empress and concubines to enter and exit the Palace. The Gate of Divine Prowess: The north gate, the back gate to the City. Now, it’s the entrance for visitors who need to go through the Gate of Heavenly Peace to reach the Meridian Gate. The gate has three openings, the middle was only used for the emperor, certainly making his entrance special. It was used as a backdrop for imperial appearances and events when the City was occupied by emperors. ![]() The gate is one of the tallest structures of the City, standing 125 feet (38 meters) tall including the roof. The Wu (Meridian) Gate: The grand southern entrance to the Forbidden City. The defenses consist only of the moat and walls, while the Outer Court was used for ceremonial purposes and the Inner Court was the actual residence of the imperial families. The entire Forbidden City is divided into 3 parts the defenses, the Outer Court, and the Inner Court. Here are some unique parts of the Palace Museum and a more detailed description of the layout! The Forbidden City is divided into three parts, and the notable palaces are marked. The Forbidden City is very large, and it’s certainly large enough for an enthusiastic tourist to spend a LOT of time. There is a 52-meter-wide moat around the compound, giving it even more of an imperial feel. The palace is surrounded by a 10-meter-high wall, which is about 3.4 km long. A stunning palace that is known as a “city”, there are over 90 smaller palaces and courtyards, 980 buildings, and 8,700 rooms. Within the city, small details like the size, the roof, and the decorations can be used to distinguish the buildings and their importance.Īnd of course, here are some of the notable characteristics that make the Palace Museum so popular. The buildings face south to honor the Sun. The Forbidden City, and actually all of Beijing, are built to be directly on a north-south line. The arrangement of the City adheres to feng shui, a Chinese geomantic formation. The construction process was finished in 1420, taking 14 years overall. The Yongle Emperor decided to move the capital from Nanjing to Beijing, so of course, he wanted a new home that was even better than before. The construction of the Forbidden City was initiated by the third emperor of the Ming dynasty in 1406. Now, most of the Forbidden City is open for the public to enjoy. The city isn’t necessarily forbidden, but it was for peasants of ancient China. The city has now become a museum where you can walk around and experience the grandeur of a place built for kings. ![]() The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, was the home of multiple emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. A beautiful picture of the Forbidden City during limited night tours. Have you seen pictures of the iconic red walls and gold roofs? Have you heard about ancient emperors and sacred temples? Do you dream of traveling to faraway places that possibly include China? This article will help. One of China’s main tourist attractions, a “city” for emperors, and not strictly forbidden, is the Forbidden City! ![]()
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