The Forbidden City

Table of ContentsThe Forbidden City 4 History of the Forbidden City 7 Name of the Forbidden City 8 Construction during the Ming Dynasty 9 During Qing Dynasty 11 After the Revolution 12 Under the People's Republic of China 14The Forbidden City Description 17 Moat 19 Walls and Four Entrance Gates 19 Outer Court 24 Inner Court 34 The Dragons 51 Millions of Bracket Sets 53 Religion 54 Surroundings 55 Symbolism 57Historical Figures and Stories 59 Emperor Yongle 60 Hall of Venerating Burnt Down within a Hundred Days of Its Inauguration 61 Emperors of Ming Dynasty 62 Emperor Qianlong 65 The Emperor Kangxi Throws off Oboi's Regency 67 Emperors of Qing Dynasty 68Court Ritual 71 Family Feast at the Eve of the Spring Festival 72 Banquets for Myriad Elderly People 74 The Security System of the Qing Palace 76Collections and Exhibitions 79 Collections 80 Exhibitions 88Amazing Facts about the Forbidden City 90Chronology of Chinese History 92Common Chinese Phrases 95Index 109