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Lijiang, China - April 23, 2014: People visit Mu Residence in the Old Town of Lijiang. The residence reflects the architectural style of China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
White marble railing in the park, Beijing
Summer landscape of Temple of Heaven park in China
Taipei, Taiwan - May 6, 2019: Memorial Hall (Chiang Kai Shek), Tapiei, Taiwan. Liberty Square. Taipei is the capital of Taiwan. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan
The Forbidden City was the former Chinese imperial palace of the Emperor of China from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty, between 1420 and 1924.
The architectural complex of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China
he Forbidden City was constructed from 1406 to 1420, and was the former Chinese imperial palace and winter residence of the Emperor of China from the Ming dynasty (since the Yongle Emperor) to the end of the Qing dynasty, between 1420 and 1924. The Forbidden City served as the home of Chinese emperors and their households and was the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government for over 500 years. Since 1925, the Forbidden City has been under the charge of the Palace Museum, whose extensive collection of artwork and artifacts were built upon the imperial collections of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.\nThe complex consists of 980 buildings, encompassing 8,886 rooms and covering 720,000 square metres (72 hectares)/178 acres. The palace exemplifies the opulence of the residences of the Chinese emperor and the traditional Chinese palatial architecture and has influenced cultural and architectural developments in East Asia and elsewhere.
Scenic view of the historic Forbidden City in Beijing, China, with crowds of tourists exploring the ancient architecture.
The main entrance to the Ming Dynasty Tombs ruins in Beijing, China
Hall of Supreme Harmony in Forbidden City
Aerial photography of Longquan Ancient Temple in Luquan District, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China
tiananmen square is an old building in Beijing.
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Beijing, China, people at the gates of the ancient Forbidden City palace complex during summer.
The photo was taken at Jimei Civic Park, Jimei District, Xiamen City, Fujian Province, China, which is a free public open park
Forbidden city in Beijing viewed from Jinshan Park
Outside of Forbidden city during and a bit after sunrise. Mostly Forbidden city is surrounded by moat and each corner is ancient watch tower.
Daci Pavilion is a landmark building in the center of Baoding. One of the classics of traditional architecture in northern China, it contains murals from the Qing Dynasty. Now it is China National Cultural Protection Bureau.
Tiananmen in Beijing, China
Forbidden City The Palace Museum in Beijing, China
Great wall at stratosphere fog in sunrise, China.
Wuhan,China-Oct.7th 2023: aerial view of Wuhan city skyline and Snake Hill. View from Yellow Crane Tower
Temple of Heaven Park, a richly decorated building in ancient China
Beijing, China - January 7, 2016: Two soldiers standing in front of Tiananmen Tower
Seoul Gwanghwamun Gate, Gyeongbokgung Korea
Shanxi Guild Hall, Duolun County, Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China on a sunny day, captured on October 10th, 2023. Flags and flower arrangements displayed prominently.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - MARCH 02th 2018: Tourists visiting Liberty Square and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei.
Corner Tower (角楼, Jiao Lou in Chinese), or the Turret of The Forbidden City is famous for its unique shape and its beautiful style. The Corner Towers are located in the four corners of the Forbidden City. It was first built in 1420 (Yongle 18, Ming Dynasty) and was rebuilt and renovated in Qing Dynasty.\n\nThe Corner Tower is is a kind of auxiliary building which is often seen in building groups. This type of building is often seen in the corners of the defensive building, so it is called the corner tower. And combined with the walls, turrets, tower, forts and other defensive facilities, the Corner Tower play a defensive role.\n\nCorner Tower is part of the palace's defence facilities, along with the City Walls, the Gate Tower and the Moat. Each corner tower has 9 girders, 18 columns and 72 ridges. The corner tower is L-shaped with two cross stacked, and is surrounded by marble pillars as base. The design of the Corner Tower is in harmony along with the other buildings in the Forbidden City; the size and the complex structure of the tower shows the tremendous design and engineering ability, fully shows the ancient Chinese working class people's wisdom and talents.
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