The Forbidden City is across from the square with five entrances, three of them with arched marble bridges. The center entrance is the sacred way for the Emperor to enter and his family may enter through the entrance to the left and his wife to the right. From gate to gate, traveling in one direction only, the city extends over 8 kilometers. Over 50,000 people visit the Forbidden City during this time of year, while almost two times that number travel to the "heart" of Beijing in July and August. We definitely felt the awesomeness of the number of travelers we encountered as we walked the over 8 kilometers through gate after gate after gate. Gate of Heavenly Purity Palace of Heavenly Purity Inner court with three inner palaces Palace of Earthly Tranquility Palace of Eternal Harmony Palace of Peaceful Longevity Hall of Mental Cultivation Dragon Lady courtyard and quarters Imperial Garden – three elements stone, water and plant? Gate of Devine Prowess Moat Onto the Gardens and Courtyard where size really does matter as a measure of wealth and power.
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4/1/2017 06:32:40 pm
Keep the awesome photos and tales of your adventures coming! We love hearing about your China experience and are living vicariously through your blog. :) Wishing everyone a continued incredible journey!
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