Saturday, November 26, 2005

Forbidden City part 2

Forbidden City (Part 2)
This is the wall outside QianQing Gate Square. The design in centre of looks fabulous. I have shot that alone.
Jindian (The golden hall) It is also called JiangShan Seji Jindain (the Golden Hall of the land and country)
Corner Tower. There is one in each corner of the forbidden city. The structure is unique and the form beautiful. It was said to be tower with nine roof beams, 18 pillars and 72 ridge poles made by immortals. The corner tower in the Forbidden City and the Wanchun pavilion in Jingshang Hill. This is view of Qianqing Gate square and right side view of forbidden City.
Qianqing Hall. It is the principal building in the three rear halls, beautifully decorated and luxurious. The three rear halls is behind the inner court and emperor used to handle day - to day work and lived with Queen and concubines.

Place: Forbidden City, Beijing, China.