The Forbidden City in Beijing

2.  History of forbidden city
 Symbolism & Collection
 Walls and Gates
 Popular Hotels to Stay
 Popular Restaurants in Beijing
 Reference

4.  The design of the Forbidden City, from its overall layout to the smallest
detail, was thoroughly planned to imitate philosophical and
religious principles the majesty of royal power.
 In China Yellow color is used to reflect the power of emperor. Thus almost
all roofs in the Forbidden City bear yellow glazed tiles.
 The main halls of the Outer and Inner courts are arranged in groups of
three – the shape of the Qian trigram which representing Heaven in
Chinese Culture.

5.  The Meridian Gate -
 Gate of Divine Might -
 Gate of Supreme Harmony -

6.  Ascott Raffles City Beijing
 Jianguo Hotel Beijing
 Shangri-La's China World Summit Wing

7.  Swisscow Café
 Loft Eatalicious
 Mama's Lunch Beijing

9. References
• http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/forbidden.htm
• http://www.dpm.org.cn/
• http://www.the-ascott.com/en/china/beijing/ascott_raffles_city_beijing.html
• http://www.tourmag.com/photo/art/grande/6058532-9039723.jpg
• http://images.mybeijingchina.com/attraction/beijing/the-forbidden-city/the-forbidden-city-175.jpg
• http://images6.alphacoders.com/398/398564.jpg
• https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--lZEdyFL0Xc/TYnJlHK2rPI/AAAAAAAAAWU/HKk-
rAKJMhY/s1600/wumen_best.jpg
• https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6220/6405337853_b2ca7ba1b3.jpg
• http://www.kinabaloo.com/forbidden_city/fc45.png
• http://www.wuwoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Ascott_Raffles_City_Beijing_07.jpg
• http://www.beshan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/capital-M-1024x682.jpg