Forbidden City
P5040041.jpgTypical Starbucks fare. |
P5040042.jpgForbidden City VS Starbucks. |
P5040047.jpgDoors. |
P5040051.jpgDetails of a big bronze urn. These urns are placed around the palace and filled with water as a fire prevention measure. They are heated in winter to prevent the water from freezing. |
P5040053.jpgBeasts protecting the roof. |
P5040054.jpgMe reflected in the mirror, through the door. |
P5040057.jpgBai Zi gate. |
P5040059.jpgDragon head feeding water into the pond. |
P5040060.jpgBronze Elephant. |
P5040061.jpgAnother roof guardian. |
P5040062.jpgSecurity guard. |
P5040065.jpgDragon Cloud Jade Carving. It is huge. |
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