the Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian) is part of Beijing , Ancient Inner City , Ancient Imperial City (Beijing) , Forbidden City .

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Emperor Yongle's 72 Hectares
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The Forbidden City is the best preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. The Forbidden City, situated in the very heart of Beijing, was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The construction of the grand palace started in the fourth year of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1406), and ended in 1420. In ancient times, the emperor claimed to be the son of Heaven, and therefore Heaven’s supreme power was bestowed upon him. The emperors’ residence on earth was built as a replica of the Purple Palace where God was thought to live in Heaven. Such a divine place was certainly forbidden to ordinary people and that is why the Forbidden City is so named.


lama temple
Made by buyalex
I wasn't allowed to take a picture of the massive sandal wood buddha that this is for but it was amazing. I found a picture online here: farm1.static.flickr.com/71/177748343_4928e2ddcb.jpg the statue was around four stories high, carved out of one piece of wood.


Forbidden Pee!!!
Made by HeyMing
Only in modern China is the openness!!! Imperial China will not even be allowed forbidden pee!!! HAHAHAHA - Just imagine this conversation: Dad: Hurry up son... imperial guard dogs are coming to get you! Child: where? Dad: Over there Child: Almost done!


Not Allowed Inside
Made by wlyu2001
I found this interesting sign right in front of Tiananmen. The authority may have blocked the middle one of the 5 bridges over ´golden creek´, since all tourists tend to walk on it and it seems a little worn out.


Column detail
Made by Mr eNil
Explored: Highest position: 371 on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 Looking up the very shiny red columns to the gilt encrusted roof details. The amount of gold leaf used is astounding !


DSCN2826
Made by wlyu2001
I was inside Tiananmen taking this photo. The pole of the national flag, the monument of people's heros and the memorial of Chairman Mao are in a straight line opposite to Tiananmen.


Forbiden City 紫禁城
Made by Roaming the World
Chinese Emperor 's pathway to the throne 皇上登金銮殿的路 View Enlarged


Firepot
Made by Tormod Sandtorv
An old fire pot, which was used to hold water incase of fire. Apparently there is 308 such pots throughout the forbidden city


Door
Made by Py All
Beijing (China) - May 2009 whc.unesco.org/en/list/439


Dragon Handles
Made by Henry_Grey
It's very sad that dragons Are generally extinct; Just a myth or a fairy-tale Kept alive with pen and ink.


The Otherside
Made by Mark Griffith
Looking through one of the gates to the double roofing of yet another gate in the beyond.


ForbiddenCity_2001
Made by stechico
@ Near Zhong He Dian, The Hall of Central Harmony. Forbidden City. Beijing, China.


IMG_1934_Baohe Hall_La Ciudad Prohibída_The Forbidden City_Pekín
Made by carlosviajero89
Uno de los 3 principales Pabellones de la Ciudad Prohibída, el Baohe Hall.


Zhong He Dian
Made by stechico
The Hall of Central Harmony @ Forbidden City. Beijing, China.


Door knob
Made by Frans Harren
Forbidden City, Beijing, China; (c) 2007 Frans Harren


Feature
Made by DsquaredUK
A feature of a water container within the Forbidden City.


Chinese View
Made by DsquaredUK
Looking out over the rooftops of the Forbidden City.


172H0286
Made by H Sinica
Forbidden City 故宮中和殿 允执厥中匾


Golden ball
Made by ermintrude75
On top of the Hall of Central Harmony


Shenwu Gate
Made by DsquaredUK
...at the rear of the Forbidden City.