Thursday, January 29, 2015

The Forbidden City

The Forbidden City, or more officially, the Imperial Palace, is the site where the Emperors of China ruled. The palace was built in the early 1400's and was used until the last emperor of China was overthrown in 1912.


the portrait of Chairman Mao

one of the many buildings in the complex


a dragon, a symbol of China


the detail on the roof

the Forbidden City at night

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