An Honest Review about Forbidden City

I have had a Beijing tour and visited the Forbidden City. It would be a shame for you if you miss this historical site when you tour in Beijing. I recommend Forbidden City to foreigners and want to introduce it something I know.
Forbidden City, so called because at one time only members of the imperial court were allowed inside, this is one of the largest and greatest palace complexes ever built.

History of the Forbidden City

 

Located in the center of Beijing, Forbidden City displays an extraordinarily harmonious balance between buildings and open space within a more or less symmetrical layout. Constructed in the third Ming emperor, Yongle, the Forbidden City is one of the most dazzling architectural masterpieces in the world. In old times, emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties handled court business and resided there.
After over a span of nearly 500 years’ rule, Forbidden City ceased being the political center of China in 1912 with the abdication of Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China. However, he was still allowed to live within the walls of the Forbidden City, until 1924.

Structure of the Forbidden City

 

 

The architectural structure of the Forbidden City is unique. Forbidden City can be split into two parts, the Outer Court and the Inner Court. The Outer Court is used for holding all political affairs while the Inner Court is where the Emperor and his Empress, wives, concubines, and wives of the former Emperor lived.
Covered with dragon waterspouts and dragon and phoenix balustrades, The Outer Court contains three main halls: the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Complete Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. The Forbidden City features dozens of thrones, but none are as beautiful, or hold a sense of power like the ones in these buildings.
Located in the Inner Court, the personal areas of the Emperor can be divided into three main halls.

Scenery of the Forbidden City

 

 

There are several Imperial Gardens located within Forbidden City. The gardens are filled with ancient cypress trees and beautiful rockeries. One feature you should not miss is the pathways that are made of pebbles and are created into beautiful pictures. Also, there are many pavilions to rest in when you feel tired.

The Forbidden City was designed to instill a sense of wonder in visitors and even in this modern age. It is impossible for tourists to see everything. One visit is not enough, so lots of foreigners come to visit it again when they tour in Beijing next time. It was and remains a place of impressive beauty.