China - Forbidden city
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The home of emperors
Have you been to the Forbidden city or are you planning a trip there? Then this lens is for you.
I have a relative who recently took a trip to China. I'm so jealous . He got some amazing photographs of the Forbidden City in Beijing. These photographs inspired me to learn more about this amazing place. I built this lens to share my research and my relatives amazing photo's with the world.
I have a relative who recently took a trip to China. I'm so jealous . He got some amazing photographs of the Forbidden City in Beijing. These photographs inspired me to learn more about this amazing place. I built this lens to share my research and my relatives amazing photo's with the world.
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Forbidden City, Imperial Palace in Beijing
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How many rooms?
There are 9,999 rooms in the Forbidden city.
Overlooking the courtyard
It took 14 years to build
The main part of the city was constructed over 14 years (1407-1420) using 200,000 laborers.
Chinese Lion
Lion Guard Dog?
Emperor Zhu Di
moved the capital back to Beijing in 1404, and construction of the Forbidden city began in 1406.
Lion Turtle
A symbol of long life
This statue guards the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden Palace. It is a symbol of long life and peace.
The emperors role
"stand in the center of the earth and stabilize the people within the four seas." - Menicus
Hall of Supreme Harmony
All about the Hall of Supreme Harmony
This informational plaque was outside the building. Instead of coying what it said about the building I thought I'd let you read it yourself.
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The last emperor
The last emperor abdicated the throne in 1912.
Koi Pond
This is a video that he took. Note: It wasn't actually in the Forbidden City, it was at a Panda Preserve, but I still wanted to share it with everyone.
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the forbidden city
Now that I've got you excited
Why not go there yourself?
Have you ever been to the Forbidden city.
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davespeed
Oct 10, 2011 @ 8:24 pm | delete
- What a "once in a lifetime" trip it would be to visit the Forbidden City. Terrific lens - Thanks!
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99lucky Sep 13, 2011 @ 4:52 am | delete
- I have been there about 10 years ago. Such beautiful place...
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Tipi
Sep 5, 2011 @ 10:49 pm | delete
- I've never been to the Forbidden City and thank you for giving us this taste of it. I've never seen the Lion Turtle before, a beautiful guard symbolizing long life and peace.
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TheFoodDigest
Sep 4, 2011 @ 8:07 pm | delete
- A fascinating place to read about but I wouldn't want to go there.
Thanks for your comment on my lens about British comedy. Gave you a "like"as well.
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GonnaFly
Sep 2, 2011 @ 12:02 am | delete
- No. I haven't even been to China. Looks absolutely fascinating.
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