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Hall of Worship of Ancestors in Chinese Palace

Landscape of the Summer Palace in Beijing

The Gate of Divine Prowess, the rear gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. This historic structure serves as the northern entrance to the ancient palace complex, showcasing the grandeur of traditional Chinese architecture. The gate, also known as Shenwu Gate, is an integral part of the Forbidden Citys design, representing the imperial strength and authority of Chinas dynastic rulers.

Traditional ancient buildings in Beijing

The Forbidden City, Beijing, China. The entrance to the Forbidden City with a sign saying 'Meridian Gate'. View from outside the Forbidden City.

China Beijing Tiananmen gate entrance to Forbidden city

Shenyang, Liaoning, China- March 3, 2012: The Mukden Palace, also called Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only existing royal palace in China outside of the Forbidden City in Beijing. It is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Here is the Chongzheng Dian (Taiji Dian) in Shenyang Imperial Palace.

It was a very hot day when I took the pictures in Hanoi,Vietnam.

Drone photography of Qingming Shanghe Garden in Kaifeng,Henan Provinc

Description: Four watchtower situate at the four different orientation in Forbbiden City.This is the northwest tower.No matter which direction are positive

The ancient county of Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China

BEIJING - May 8, 2021: A portrait of Chairman Mao and armed police on the gate tower at Tiananmen Square. The celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Party will be held soon.

Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China on a sunny day, captured on October 10th, 2023. Flags and flower arrangements displayed prominently.

Outside of Forbidden city during and a bit after sunrise. Mostly Forbidden city is surrounded by moat and each corner is ancient watch tower.

The Yanchi Tower, or Wild Goose Winged Tower, is a building next to the main gate of the Forbidden City, the Meridian Gate. There are 2 of them, situated to the east and west side of the main gate separately.

Forbidden City, Beijing, China. A traditional gate inside the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City has traditional Chinese architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Palace Museum, Forbidden City, Beijing, China

$Imperial City of Hue , Ancient capital of Viet Nam.\nThis is a famous tourist destination in Vietnam$

Summer landscape of Temple of Heaven park in China

Temple in the east village of Wuzhen, China

Qinhuangdao Fayun Temple architectural landscape

Shenyang, Liaoning, China- March 3, 2012: Zhaoling Tomb, also called North Tomb due to its location in the north of Shenyang, is the tomb of Hongtaiji (the Second Emperor in Qing Dynasty) and his wife. As one of tourist attractions and historic sites in Shenyang, Zhaoling Tomb is the essence of China's ancient architectures, and also the representative of cultural communication between Manchus and Han nationalities.

Overlooking The Door north gate Palace of the Forbidden City at twilight in Beijing, China.

$Corner Tower (角楼, Jiao Lou in Chinese), or the Turret of The Forbidden City is famous for its unique shape and its beautiful style. The Corner Towers are located in the four corners of the Forbidden City. It was first built in 1420 (Yongle 18, Ming Dynasty) and was rebuilt and renovated in Qing Dynasty.\n\nThe Corner Tower is is a kind of auxiliary building which is often seen in building groups. This type of building is often seen in the corners of the defensive building, so it is called the corner tower. And combined with the walls, turrets, tower, forts and other defensive facilities, the Corner Tower play a defensive role.\n\nCorner Tower is part of the palace's defence facilities, along with the City Walls, the Gate Tower and the Moat. Each corner tower has 9 girders, 18 columns and 72 ridges. The corner tower is L-shaped with two cross stacked, and is surrounded by marble pillars as base. The design of the Corner Tower is in harmony along with the other buildings in the Forbidden City; the size and the complex structure of the tower shows the tremendous design and engineering ability, fully shows the ancient Chinese working class people's wisdom and talents.$

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