The Forbidden City, house of architectural masterpieces, is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Beijing, China. It has been declared a World Heritage Site and continues to attract audience in millions every year.
The Forbidden City is positioned at the centre of Beijing. During the Qing and Ming dynasties, it housed 24 emperors. Today, it stands as a World Heritage Site and a public museum, which attracts millions of tourists from across the world each year.
Marvelous Architecture
Forbidden City has a marvelous architecture, a beautiful dimension and has captures land worth 72 hectares with gates, pavilions and palaces, which altogether comprise 9999 rooms. It is surrounded by a six 52 meters in breadth, 10 meter high and 6 meter deep moat and a 3400 meters long wall.
Biggest collection of wooden structures
The period of construction existed between 1406 and 1420. Forbidden City houses some architectural masterpieces and some rare treasures of the aforesaid dynasties. UNESCO has listed it as the biggest collection of wooden structures. The marvelous halls, the curved roof and the colorful decoration impress everyone about the architecture and splendor, where symmetry, numbers and colors play a prominent role. The royal color is the yellow and red symbolizes auspiciousness and happiness.
Gate of Heavenly Purity
The Gate of Heavenly Purity divides the complex into two parts. The Outer court is the southern part, which was primarily meant for ceremonial and official functions. The inner court lies in the north and forms the residential zone of the emperor. A Chinese garden is also included in this zone.
Jingshan Park
The Jingshan Park along with the prospect hill lies opposite to the north gate. ‘The pavilion of the everlasting spring was considered to be the highest point in the city.’
Hall of Jewelry
On reaching the garden, you may step back and explore the Hall of jewelry, East and West six palaces and the Clock museum which stores the artifacts. You can also look out for the animals, which march on the eaves and denote the rank of the inside person.
