Temple of Supreme Harmony 太和殿

The Forbidden City is arguably the largest open air museum in China, encompassing several city blocks. It is a wonderful piece of history conveniently located in downtown Beijing. Actually, if it weren’t for the Forbidden City, there might not have been a Beijing. Throughout the centuries, it stood the test of time amid the relentless surge of tourists eager to see what lies within its walls. For all that it was made out to be, it is truly a magnificent piece of architecture. It has also served as a symbol of Chinese architecture and it has inspired numerous other structures, not just in China, but also in other countries, such as the Imperial Citadel in Hue, Vietnam. Not much knowledge of history is needed here but visitors will be able to better appreciate the place even more with knowledge of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
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