The emperor could ride a boat from here to the Summer Palace.
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The Forbidden City can get crowded. Luckily it's full of large pavilions.
The city is in the center of Beijing.
One of the temples inside the city. Remember, gold roofs are for emperors only.
Sometimes rock stars show up at the Forbidden City. Don't believe me? Just look at all of the paparazzi!
Dragon Turtle, Dragon Turtle, does whatever a turtle can.
An elaborate carved staircase.
The Forbidden City is also a museum, full of ancient artifacts.
There's a large clock room with timekeeping devices from around the world.
Everywhere you look, there are intricate carvings and paintings.
There are many statues in the Imperial Garden, including this elephant with backwards elbows.
Just north of the Forbidden City is Jingshan Park.
A moat surrounds the Forbidden City. This is the “First Ring” of Beijing.
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