The Magnificent Forbidden City - China
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The magnificent Forbidden City is the largest and best-preserved Imperial Palace complex in the world. It has 9999 rooms in the flowering period (many of them were bleak and there are now over 8,000 rooms are finished saved) with just a single room below the number that ancient Chinese belief represents "Divine Perfection" and surrounded by a moat six meters (about 6.6 meters) deep and ten meters (approximately 11 meters) high wall. For five centuries, this palace is the administrative center of the country as well as the residence of emperors and empresses of Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Therefore, the place itself is not to be missed by any visitor Beijing. A self-guided tour of audio tapes are available in several languages at the entrance.
In the story, Beijing is the capital of many dynasties past, like Yuan, Ming and Qing. Therefore, in addition to the spectacular imperial palace complex, but it also has large real mausoleums, including the Ming Tombs. Around the city, Eastern Qing Tombs and Western Qing Tombs.
The solemn and respectful Tiananmen Square is the largest central square of the city in the world, which not only serves as a symbol of Beijing, but also the whole of China. This immense courtyard is the site of various historical events. The square is surrounded by a variety of important buildings, namely the Chinese History Museum of the Revolution, the Mausoleum of Mao, the Great Hall of the People, the elegant and beautiful Tiananmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) Torre, and Qianmen (Front Gate). The daily flag ceremonies in the square, conducted during sunrise and sunset, are most exceptional and well worth seeing time and experience.
