The Forbidden City Facts For Kids
The Forbidden City is a historic imperial palace in Beijing, symbolizing the cultural heritage and political power of China's emperors from the Ming to the Qing Dynasties.
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Photos of The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City as depicted in a Ming dynasty painting
A depiction of the Forbidden City from the German magazine Die Gartenlaube (1853)
Aerial view of the Forbidden City (1900 or 1901)
Plan of the Forbidden City. Labels in red are used to refer to locations throughout the article. - โ - Approximate dividing line between Inner (north) and Outer (south) Courts. .mw-parser-output .col-begin{border-collapse:collapse;padding:0;color:inherit;width:100%;border:0;margin:0}.mw-parser-output .col-begin-small{font-size:90%}.mw-parser-output .col-break{vertical-align:top;text-align:left}.mw-parser-output .col-break-2{width:50%}.mw-parser-output .col-break-3{width:33.3%}.mw-parser-output .col-break-4{width:25%}.mw-parser-output .col-break-5{width:20%}@media(max-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .col-begin,.mw-parser-output .col-begin>tbody,.mw-parser-output .col-begin>tbody>tr,.mw-parser-output .col-begin>tbody>tr>td{display:block!important;width:100%!important}.mw-parser-output .col-break{padding-left:0!important}} A. Meridian Gate B. Gate of Divine Might C. West Glorious Gate D. East Glorious Gate E. Corner towers F. Gate of Supreme Harmony G. Hall of Supreme Harmony H. Hall of Military Eminence J. Hall of Literary Glory K. Southern Three Places L. Palace of Heavenly Purity M. Imperial Garden N. Hall of Mental Cultivation O. Palace of Tranquil Longevity
The Meridian Gate seen from the inner courtyard
The Meridian Gate, front entrance of the Forbidden City, with two protruding wings
Close-up on the left protruding wing of the Meridian Gate
A corner tower in the northwest side and the moat
The Inner Golden Water River, an artificial stream that runs through the Forbidden City