Journey to the Forbidden City - Beijing Great China

If you remember in my first post about china trip, there are many “must see” attractions in Beijing, one of which is the forbidden city.

I have read before about the forbidden city, but to experience it in real life, is truly amazing!! it is simply a 500 year old chinese imperial palace situated in the heart of Beijing. reaching there is super easy, all you need is to buy tickets at the entrance, and i highly recommend you get an electronic guide as well, it is very useful in explaining many concepts about the place, and meanings & symbols in chinese culture, which are very interesting ^___^

if you are into architecture, you would appreciate the contrast between the {simplicity & minimalist approach in space planning of solid and void and internal courtyards} & the {complexity & details of the architecture elements of the building & ornaments } since it is a huge palace —-> referred to as a city! duh!! —–> the urban planning is super cool as well, looking at the map of beijing & the palace floor plan you would notice the main North /South axis that not only originates from the center of this palace, but extends to dominate the planning of the whole city <3 i love it when i find out concepts like that, it makes you really appreciate ancient minds & great planners ^_____^

walking around the buildings, & into courtyards, & gardens takes you back to old times & you truly feel the magic of the place. i liked in particular the garden section at the back along with the palace museum .. you can purchase lovely items from there too

I leave you with some pictures

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