Showing posts with label beijing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beijing. Show all posts
Wednesday, 4 October 2017
Juyongguan Great Wall of China, Beijing 北京市, China 2017
The Great Wall was built across six districts or counties in Beijing, such as Pinggu, Miyun, Huairou, Yanqing, Changping and Mentougou from east to west. Forming a half hoop shape, it protected the safety of this city. It measures about 391 miles. The repaired part is only 18 miles, comprising about 5% of the full length. Juyongguan Great Wall is one of the three most famous passes along the Great Wall of China, together with Jiayuguan and Shanhaiguan. 37 miles (60 km) from downtown Beijing, Juyong Pass was a solid stronghold encircling a valley, which was the northern direct access to Beijing in ancient times.
Summer Palace, Beijing 北京市, China 2017
Situated in the Haidian District northwest of Beijing, Summer Palace is 9 miles from the downtown area. Being the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, it greatly influences Chinese horticulture and landscape with its famous natural views and cultural interests, which also has long been recognized as 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'. The construction started in 1750 as a luxurious royal garden for royal families to rest and entertain. It later became the main residence of royal members in the end of the Qing Dynasty.
Monday, 2 October 2017
Forbidden City, Beijing 北京市, China 2017
Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, and Gu Gong
in Chinese, lies at the city centre of Beijing, and once served as the imperial
palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). It was
first built throughout 14 years during the reign of Emperor Chengzu in the Ming
Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient Chinese Astronomers believed that the Purple Star
(Polaris) was in the centre of heaven and the Heavenly Emperor lived in the
Purple Palace. The Palace for the emperor on earth was so called the Purple
City. It was forbidden to enter without special permission of the emperor. Hence
its name 'The Purple Forbidden City', usually 'The Forbidden City'.
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