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Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province - Aerial photography of West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda and city skyline

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

Landscape of the Summer Palace in Beijing

Traditional ancient buildings in Beijing

Hall of Worship of Ancestors in Chinese Palace

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

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.

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.

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.

Summer landscape of Temple of Heaven park in China

This photo was taken in Beijing Forbidden City

antique Forbidden city postcard in 1910s, ready for any usage of historic events background.

Daci Pavilion is a landmark building in the center of Baoding. One of the classics of traditional architecture in northern China, it contains murals from the Qing Dynasty. Now it is China National Cultural Protection Bureau.

Chengkan Ancient Village, She County, Anhui, China

White marble railing in the park, Beijing

tianmen mountain temple on the top of the mountain. the buddhist temple is built during the tang dynasty. Zhangjiajie, China

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

Snowflakes in the Forbidden City in Beijing

Beijing, China - December 16, 2019. A wide-angle view of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, showing ongoing restoration work on the central walkway leading up to the iconic gate. The setup includes protective coverings and equipment, with the portrait of Mao Zedong overlooking the scene. Patriotic banners flank the entrance, emphasizing the importance of this historic and politically significant location.

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