A look South down the so called "Western (axis) Route", back towards WuMen (Meridian Gate) who's Towers can just be seen in the distance.
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The Imperial Palace Museum
- West Hind Gate of the Three Main Halls -
Looking through the Gate of Good Fortune onto the Nei Ting Main Entrance Square. Note Wan Chun Pavilion on top of Jing Shan in the distance. Jingshan, also known as dominating hill overlooks the entire "Forbidden City" grounds.
Woodwork, roofing and traditional decorations inside the Gate. The scripture is in Manchurian, the language of the Ching Dynasty.
Palace Pavilion Roofs glimmering in sunlight with Wan Chun Pavilion atop of Jing Shan in the distance. Wan Chun is a favorite sunbathing spot overviewing the Old City Centre.
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The Official schematic Map of The Forbidden City, by The Palace Museum.
