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"Palace Museum: A Historical Treasure Across Time and Space."

In the long river of time, the Palace Museum is like a bright pearl, shining with the glory and honor of the Chinese nation. Today, let's walk into this mysterious and magnificent palace and appreciate its unique charm. The Palace Museum, formerly known as the Forbidden City, is located in the center of Beijing's central axis. It was built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty and was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This magnificent architectural complex covers an area of 720,000 square meters and has more than 9,000 rooms. The red walls and yellow tiles, the splendid carvings and paintings, are all beautiful. Walking into the Palace Museum is like traveling through time and space, back to ancient times. The majestic and spectacular Meridian Gate is awe-inspiring. It was the place where the emperor issued edicts and held major ceremonies. The three main halls, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony, are solemn and majestic, and are places for holding major ceremonies. The golden lacquered dragon throne, the huge plaques and couplets in the hall all show the majesty and nobility of the royal family. Walking between the palaces, you can admire the exquisite architectural craftsmanship. Whether it is the dougong, glazed tiles, or white marble railings, they all embody the wisdom and hard work of ancient craftsmen. The Palace Museum not only has magnificent buildings, but also houses a large number of precious cultural relics. The cultural relics here cover various fields such as calligraphy and painting, ceramics, bronzes, jade, clocks, etc., with a total of more than 1.86 million pieces. Among them are national treasures such as "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains". These cultural relics witness the development and changes of Chinese history and are the precious wealth of the Chinese nation. In addition to the buildings and cultural relics, the four seasons of the Palace Museum are also beautiful. In spring, the flowers beside the palace walls bloom, adding a touch of vitality and vitality to the ancient palace; in summer, the green trees shade, and the palace shines in the sun; in autumn, the golden ginkgo leaves fall, as if giving the Palace Museum a golden coat; in winter, the snow is white, and the Palace Museum becomes a fairy tale world wrapped in silver. The Palace Museum is a living historical treasure house, an art palace that fascinates people. Whether you are a history lover, a cultural pursuer, or an ordinary tourist, you can find your own touch and shock here. Come to the Palace Museum and start an unforgettable journey of history and culture! Hall of Central Harmony Hall of Preserving Harmony Hall of Supreme Harmony Meridian Gate
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Posted: Oct 26, 2024
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