Revealing surprising secrets about the Forbidden City
May 16, 2022
Forbidden City is a magnificent palace, containing the history of China through the ages. Currently preserved almost intact over time. Many secrets about this place are revealed by experts.
The Forbidden City was built from 1406 to 1420 with 9,999 rooms. This is one of the most famous ancient architectures in China and was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987. (Photo: AFP)For more than 5 centuries, the Forbidden City was the residence of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The last emperor in feudal China’s history to live inside the Forbidden City was Pu Yi and abdicated in 1912. Up to this day, the Forbidden City is still the largest wooden palace in the world. (Photo: AFP)Inside the Forbidden City, there is a museum displaying more than 1.7 million antiques from feudal dynasties. (Photo: Xinhua News Agency)Most of the roofs in the Forbidden City are covered with yellow lapis lazuli tiles. This color symbolizes the absolute power of the emperor. (Photo: Xinhua News Agency)Meanwhile, the walls in the Forbidden City are painted bright red – symbolizing dignity, happiness and luck. During the feudal period, except for the royal palace, only the royal palace and important temples painted red walls. (Photo: Xinhua News Agency)In 1925, the Forbidden City became a tourist destination when it opened to visitors. Every year, there are millions of domestic and international visitors here. (Photo: AFP)The Forbidden City has 9 doors leading to the inner court (harem). The number 9 is used because it represents the emperor. (Photo: AFP)Mr. Donald Trump is the first US President to have a state dinner at the Forbidden City since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. (Photo: AFP)Currently, the Forbidden City is still a place that attracts many tourists to admire the beauty and historical stories lying here. (Photo: AFP)
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