Tiananmen & Forbidden City


Tian An Men = Tian An Gate
Under the watchful eyes of the guards.






The largest portrait in China?







Tian An Men Square - looking south







This palace was used from Ming Dynasty to Qing Dynasty
From 1426 (completion) to 1912 (Last Emperor)








Entering Forbidden City
Meridian Gate (Wu Men)





Gate of the Supreme Harmony




Hall of the Supreme Harmony







Side Hall





















Inside of the Hall of Supreme Harmony








I had to fight the crowd to get the next inside picture.
Hall of the Middle Harmony







This is where the emperor conduct his business






Looking to the right side of the Hall of Preserving Harmony














Another crowd fighting to get to this point







The Roofline







Gate of the Heavenly Purity








Side pavillion







Take a break here!
Even restroom is being rated, this is 4 stars, I wonder if 10 stars is the highest?






Palace door with a lucky number of studs







You are not supposed to take the guard's photo.







Sundial was being used to tell the time













Shopping time....
How much is that doll in the window?




Architectural Details



















































Unrestored



































Red door on the red wall












Hmmmmm....male or female?

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(c) Yongkie Hurd
May 2009