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Forbidden City: see Beijing Beijing (bā-jĭng) or Peking ..... Click the link for more information. and Chinese architecture Chinese architecture, the buildings and other structures created in China from prehistoric times to the present day. Early ArchitectureAs a result of wars and invasions, there are few existing buildings in China predating the Ming dynasty ..... Click the link for more information. . Forbidden CityImperial Palace complex in Beijing, containing hundreds of buildings and some 9,000 rooms. It served the emperors of China from 1421 to 1911. No commoner or foreigner was allowed to enter it without special permission. The moated palaces, with their golden tiled roofs and red pillars, are surrounded by high walls with a tower on each corner. The palaces consist of the outer throne halls and an inner courtyard, each palace forming an architectural whole. North of the front gate, a great courtyard lies beyond five marble bridges. Farther north, raised on a marble terrace, is the massive, double-tiered Hall of Supreme Harmony, once the throne hall, one of the largest wooden structures in China. The palaces and buildings are now public museums. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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