Bronze water vat
These vats were filled with water for dousing fires. They were heated in winter to prevent the water freezing. (This is one of my favourite photos.)
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:27:08GMT 
Hall of Supreme Harmony (太和殿)
The largest wooden structure in China, this in the centre of the City, and was where Ming and Qing emperors hosted their enthronement and wedding ceremonies.
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:33:39GMT 
The Tian'anmen Gate 天安门 to the Imperial Palace
Literally 'Gate of Heavenly Peace'), is the principal entrance to the Imperial Palace Grounds. The left one reads 中华人民共和国万岁 (zhōnghuá rénmín gònghéguó wànsuì; 'Long Live the People's Republic of China'), while the right placard reads 世界人民大团结万岁 (shìjiè rénmín dà tuánjié wànsuì; 'Long live the Great Unity of the World's Peoples'). The phrasing has great symbolic meaning, as the phrase used for long live, like the palace itself, was traditionally reserved for Emperors of China, but is now available to the common people. (wikipedia)
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 03:47:57GMT 
Roof edge
The number of animals on the roof indicates the importance of the building.
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:42:17GMT 
Imperial guard lions
These lions are found outside the homes of imperial officials. This is a male lion, because he has a pomegranate under his right foot.
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:28:41GMT 
The Tian'anmen Gate 天安门 to the Imperial Palace
Literally 'Gate of Heavenly Peace'), is the principal entrance to the Imperial Palace Grounds. The left one reads 中华人民共和国万岁 (zhōnghuá rénmín gònghéguó wànsuì; 'Long Live the People's Republic of China'), while the right placard reads 世界人民大团结万岁 (shìjiè rénmín dà tuánjié wànsuì; 'Long live the Great Unity of the World's Peoples'). The phrasing has great symbolic meaning, as the phrase used for long live, like the palace itself, was traditionally reserved for Emperors of China, but is now available to the common people. (wikipedia)
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 03:52:40GMT 
Persimmons
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:02:56GMT 
Matt photographs the Tian'anmen Gate
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:03:16GMT 
Meridian Gate 午門
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:09:38GMT 
Meridian Gate 午門
During the Ming and Qing dynasties the Emperor of China reviewed his troops from these buildings.
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:09:46GMT 
In front of the Meridian Gate
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:17:22GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:20:23GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:22:26GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:23:06GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:23:33GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:24:40GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:24:54GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2004-09-19
Time: 20:04:29GMT 
Imperial guard lions
These lions are found outside the homes of imperial officials. This is a male lion, because he has a pomegranate under his right foot.
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:27:50GMT 
Iván
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:27:55GMT 
Palace of Heavenly Purity (乾清宮)
This is the imperial throne, and was the place of day-to-day government and imperial audiences.
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:45:38GMT 
The Forbidden City
These vats were filled with water for dousing fires. They were heated in winter to prevent the water freezing.
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:47:46GMT 
The Forbidden City
The number of animals on the roof indicates the importance of the building.
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:49:46GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:50:52GMT 
Terraces
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:51:03GMT 
Where are we?
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:51:12GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:53:25GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:53:42GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:55:12GMT 
Picture window (or door in this case)
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 04:58:03GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 05:04:06GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 05:11:03GMT 
Shovelling snow
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 05:20:03GMT 
City walls
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 05:43:27GMT 
Breach of civility
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 05:44:59GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 05:46:04GMT 
Colourful roofwork
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 05:59:08GMT 
Snow on the roof
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 06:02:46GMT 
Urns
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 06:09:29GMT 
Repair work
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 06:15:52GMT 
The Forbidden City
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 06:20:06GMT 
Moat by the North Gate
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 06:42:53GMT 
Food stalls
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-11
Time: 08:35:14GMT 
Chinese street life
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-12
Time: 05:36:36GMT 
Chinese street life
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-12
Time: 05:37:53GMT 
Library of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-12
Time: 05:40:01GMT 
Chinese participants
Location: Beijing, China
Date: 2003-11-12
Time: 09:04:08GMT
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