Huge Doors

Ancient Chinese sure were huge. On a more serious note, how did they open and close these things?

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April 30th 2006
The Forbidden City lies at the center of the ancient city of Beijing. It was home to 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Today, the Forbidden City is a public museum and World Heritage site, attracting millions of tourists from around the world. Through chance we left the Forbidden City as our last site to see in China, on our last full day. What a mistake! It was hot, and the plac ... read more

Asia » China » Beijing » Forbidden City

For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more

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