To reach the Forbidden City, you must cross Tiananmen Square. Tiananmen is the world's largest square. The people of China would meet there to hear the words of their Emperor. Over 500,000 people can gather there. Once across the square, you must then pass through a number of gates.
Twenty four emperors have lived in the Forbidden City. They had plenty of company! The Forbidden City with its maze of 800 buildings and 9,000 rooms, was the royal home for about 8,000 people. You had to be associated with the royal family to enter the Forbidden City; as I mentioned earlier, common people were forbidden even to touch the outer walls of the city.
Take a look for yourself:
To look at portraits of Chinese emperors, go to:
http://www.chinapage.com/emperor.html
2 comments:
Hey Jo, Your blog is really cool this morning. I loved the "Wall" pictures and especially the ones moving around the screen. I know you are having a ball.
Jim Potts
Hi, Mrs. Riddle! Looks like you're having a great time and seeing many things! Continue to be safe and thank you for sharing your great trip with us!!!
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