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Great wall and the forbidden city in China

From Beijing's international airport, went directly to the Chinese capital, Beijing. Beijing extent of about 16 410 km2 with a population of 17 million people and became the capital of the country since the Liao Dynasty in power in China (916-1125). Previously, in times south of the ruling dynasty (VI-IV century BC), the national capital is Nanjing. But at the time of the Ming Dynasty to power, ibo city state moved to Beijing (beginning ofXV century). In 1911, DR. Soen Yat Zen, Chinese nationalist leader, had set back into the administrative center of Nanjing.

Residents in Beijing, embrace different religions. Beijing has the 1000 Buddhist temples, 68 mosques, 29 Church and the Cathedral. Here also there are temples of worship of adherents of the teachings of Taoism. You can also visit China great wall as one of the 7 wonder of the world.

Forbidden city or the Ancient Palace Museum

Regions Forbidden City now gets the title Museum of the Ancient City. The whole area was built for 14 years in the reign of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Looking at the buildings that exist in this region truly reflects the culture of Chinese society are high. The building here also reflects the philosophy-the philosophy associated with the Chinese civilization nobleness. All buildings in the Forbidden City contains symbols or emblems of life. Each has a very significant meaning for the formation of a human character.

Forbidden City in Chinese is called "Gu-Ghong" which means the Old Palace.Predicate Forbidden City palace complex is given because this since it was built up to the outbreak of the Chinese Revolution of 1911 completely closed to the public. This ancient palace was built in 1406 by Emperor Yong Le. In addition to the residence of Emperor is also a center of government 24 Emperor of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty during 491 years.

HA 720 forbidden city wide, wide (East-West) and 760 m long (north-south) 960 m, surrounded by thick walls and sturdy as high as 10 m. Inside there are 9999 buildings (symbols of longevity as well as power for the Emperor). Having gate layers, the outermost south named "Qianmen" (the main front door), "Zhonghuamen" (middle gate), which is now gone. Then "Tianamen" (gate of peace in the sky), "Duanmen" (door to be true), "Wumen" (door longitude). While the exit is located in the south is "ShenWumen" (the door of God's strength), and "Dian-Men" (the door of peace on earth).

See another one of the seven wonder in the world such as : Borobudur temple, Pyramid Egypt.