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Beijing - May 17, 2006
Forbidden City
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visiting Tian'anmen Square, we entered the Forbidden City.
Rectangular in shape, the Forbidden City is the world's largest
palace complex and covers 178 acres. The construction of
the Forbidden City started in 1406 and took 14 years and an
estimated 200,000 men. For more information on the Forbidden City, click the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City. |
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 Entrance to the Forbidden City |
 Chinese woman in front of lion sculpture |
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 Meridian Gate |
 Gate of Supreme Harmony |
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 Courtyard in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony |
 Hall of Supreme Harmony |
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 The Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian) |
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 Gate of Celestial Purity |
 Tile work near the Gate of Celestial Purity |
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 Decorative Tiles |
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 Hall of Mental Cultivation |
 Yu Hau Yaun Garden |
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 Hall of Imperial Peace |
 Yu Hau Yaun Garden |
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 Yu Hau Yaun Garden |
 Yu Hau Yaun Garden |
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 Yu Hau Yaun Garden |
 Gate of Devine Prowess |
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 Gate of Devine Prowess and moat. |
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| Forbidden City. (2006, July 24). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 03:37, July 25, 2006, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Forbidden_City&oldid=65574929. | ||||||
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