Though the main hall inside The Forbidden City is only a little over 30 meters high, it was once the tallest building in the ancient City of Beijing. The only hill in the capital city was mini-made especially- to act as a backdrop for the Imperial City.

The Corner Tower （Jiaolou）

The Gate of Surpreme Harmony Square（Taihemen Guangchang）

The Hall of Supreme Harmony Square（Taihedian Guangchang）

A Glimpse of Palatial Decorations within

The Hall of Supreme Harnony （Taihedian）

Accompaniment for Ceremonies

The Three Large Halls under the Sky

The Hall of Supreme Harmony （Taihedian）

Colors

The Roofs

Between The Outer Court （Waichao） and

The Inner Court （Neichao）

Office of The Grand Council of State （Juryichu）

The Hall of Mental Cultivation （Yangxindian）

The Three Palaces of The Inner Court （Neichao）

The Six Eastern and Western Palaces （Dongxiliugong） and The Imperial Garden（Yuhuayuan）

The Imperial Garden （Yuhuayuan）

Epilogue

Acknowledgement

References