Author: Zhao Guangchao
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9787800476891
Published on: 2008-01
Paperback
Though the main hall inside The Forbidden City is only a little over 30 meters high, it was once the tallest building in the ancient City of Beijing. The only hill in the capital city was mini-made especially- to act as a backdrop for the Imperial City.
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9787800476891
Published on: 2008-01
Paperback
Though the main hall inside The Forbidden City is only a little over 30 meters high, it was once the tallest building in the ancient City of Beijing. The only hill in the capital city was mini-made especially- to act as a backdrop for the Imperial City.
The Corner Tower (Jiaolou)The Gate of Surpreme Harmony Square(Taihemen Guangchang)The Hall of Supreme Harmony Square(Taihedian Guangchang)A Glimpse of Palatial Decorations withinThe Hall of Supreme Harnony (Taihedian)Accompaniment for CeremoniesThe Three Large Halls under the SkyThe Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian)ColorsThe RoofsBetween The Outer Court (Waichao) andThe Inner Court (Neichao)Office of The Grand Council of State (Juryichu)The Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxindian)The Three Palaces of The Inner Court (Neichao)The Six Eastern and Western Palaces (Dongxiliugong) and The Imperial Garden(Yuhuayuan)The Imperial Garden (Yuhuayuan)EpilogueAcknowledgementReferences