In the center of Beijing lies the Forbidden City with the name Gugong (Palace Museum) in Chinese. Completed in 1420, it was ruled by Emperor 24 for a period of 500 years. It is said that they had more than one million workers, including hundreds of thousands Artisian to build the Forbidden City. From the Chinese as the symbolic center of the Chinese universe was only in the imperial court and officials in the 1920s. He was completely open to the public in 1949. 9999 rectangular buildings, which are formed by a deep ditch and around a high wall of 10 meters, which is still intact is a barrier at each end and towers offer views in every corner of the castle of the city and beyond.
The Forbidden City is divided into two parts: The southern edge or outer court where the emperor and the people decided at the north end, or courtyard, where he lived with his family and concubines. Yellow is the color of the imperial family and the dominant color in the Forbidden City. All roofs are covered with a very yellow glazed tiles and yellow interior. Once in the door, there are five bridges, marble to symbolize the five major virtues of Confucianism. The Gate of Supreme Harmony is in the middle of the north side of the court. The portal, which is actually a large room was originally designed for receiving dignitaries and later used for receptions. The Hall of Supreme Harmony is used in all significant cases, such as induction. It is the largest palace with an ornate throne. Built in 1406, consists of three marble terrace at various levels and has taught numerous repairs over the centuries. There are 1412 head dragon marble columns of three terrace levels which are based on three large rooms. Chinese craftsmen skillfully combined drainage architectural features. Symbolizing the imperial power of this area was the tallest structure of the empire during the Ming and Qing. There are 72 pillars, roof and doors decorated with clouds and dragons. A throne of sandalwood stands in the middle of the room.
The Hall of Central Harmony was built in 1420 and twice restored. It is square and not rectangular and the smallest of the three rooms on the terrace. She served as a refuge and a study of the emperor on his way to celebrate the other two stores for lead. Here the ministers of religion are invited.
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Hall of Harmony survives in the northern edge of the marble terrace. Built in 1420 and rebuilt 1625, and renovated in 1765. The Ming emperors would use the space to change the royal wardrobe. During the dynasty Qing, receptions, parties like the marriage of Princess held in this room.
The Gate of Heavenly Purity is the main gateway to the courtyard. Before the door is a courtyard between the two courts.
During the dynasty Qing, the Emperor is enthroned at the center of the door, which will be reports and decisions on matters known to him. There are small buildings, the two parties with rooms for staff and waiting rooms used for ministers.
Through the Gate of Celestial Purity three palaces. They reflect the three are in the front yard, however small. The Palace of Heavenly Purity was the imperial chamber. Built in 1420 and rebuilt in 1798. It is also used to host foreign dignitaries. In addition, the Hall of Union, the Empress as a throne room. The palace of earthly tranquility is built into the architecture of Manchuria, the only building in the Forbidden City. Door on the east side is in the middle. It was the residence of the empress during the Ming and Qing.
The Imperial Gardens are located across the grid resting ground. It dates from the reign of Ming Emperor Yongle, the gardens are symmetrical with pavilions, temples, halls, and created a rock garden with old trees. This garden has been used exclusively by the imperial family. The Hall of Imperial Peace, which was once a temple is the most important structure in the garden.
On the east side of the courtyard are a number of smaller palaces, houses were used as concubines. Today, in accordance with the rules of the Jade Museum, museums, paintings and antiques and collectibles e-mail and places.
Located next to the Hall of Imperial Zenith 100 feet nine dragon screen is the largest in China. It is rich tiles.
Many buildings on the west side of the court closed to visitors, but the West stores three palaces are open. Hall of mental cultures was used as the residence of Yongzhen. It was withdrawn in the central hall, the last Chinese emperor Pu Yi.
