Forbidden City map
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Where our driver dropped us off
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Corner of the Forbidden City
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The Meridian Gate was first built in 1420 and rebuilt in 1647. It is 35.6 meters high with five openings. The central one was only for the emperor.
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Approaching the Forbidden City Meridian, or Wumen, Gate
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The crowds were more sparse than expected
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Inner Golden Water Bridges
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Yellow tiled roofs and red buildings symbolized the supremacy of the emperor
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Beautiful hand-painted ceilings
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