Leading up to the Hall of Preserving Harmony is the largest- or perhaps better described- longest stone carving of the Forbidden City. The single piece of marble is intricately and symbolically carved with dragons- the symbol of celestial power and the Emperor. It forms a ramp flanked by two marble staircases and measures sixteen metres long [...]
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Aching backs and the longest stone sculpture in the Forbidden City.
Posted in China, Forbidden City, photography, Travel on September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
another tick off the bucket list
Posted in bucket list, China, Great Wall of China, photography, Travel on August 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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