1、12The Purple Forbidden City is the largest and most well reserved imperial residence in China today.It was built begin in 1406 and it took 14 years to built it.The first ruler who actually lived here was Ming Emperor Zhudi.North to south is 961 meters,and 753 meters from east to west.And the area of
2、 about 725,000 square meters.And the Forbidden City was recognized as a world cultural legacy.Beijing Forbidden City is also the head of the worlds top five palace.3Versailles 4The White House5 Moscow Kremlin6Buckingham Palace7Yellow became an imperial color during the Tang dynasty represents happin
3、ess,good fortune and wealth.8The Hall of Supreme Harmony(太和殿)太和殿)This is the most grandiose one.And this temple area is the largest one of various in Forbidden City.This temple is the place where the emperor held a major ceremony.9The Hall of Complete Harmony(中和殿)This temple is a place where the emp
4、eror to take a break before the ceremony and do a pre-exercise。10The Hall of Preserving Harmony(保和殿)This was a place where the annual New Years Eve emperors entertained the other kings.At the same time,the final imperial examination was held here.11Palace of Heavenly Purity(乾清宫)12The Hall of Union(交泰殿)13Palace of Earthly Tranquility(坤宁宫)14The Gate of Devine MightThe Meridian GateGate XiHua Gate DongHuaGates15The Gate of Devine Might(神武门)16The Meridian Gate(午门)17Want to know more?18Have a visit19Thank you!