Walking in the Forbidden City, the Architecture Masterpiece of China | 4K HDR

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  • Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
  • 1. What is the Forbidden City?
    It was the imperial palace and the political heart of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911).
    Now, also known as the Palace Museum, it's a top attraction throughout China.
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    2. Why is it called the "Forbidden City"?
    In the past, commoners were prohibited from entering the Forbidden City without permission and only imperial families and invited high officials can enter. Hence the name.
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    3. Where is the Forbidden City? How can I get there?
    The Forbidden City is situated to the north of Tiananmen Square in the center of Beijing.
    The only entrance is the Meridian Gate (South Gate). Tourists can get there easily either by subway or by bus.
    4. Is it far from Tiananmen Square?
    No. The Forbidden City is next to Tiananmen Square. You can walk there from the square in a few minutes. First, find the Tiananmen Tower with a portrait of Chairman Mao, pass through the tower and you will see the Meridian Gate.
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    5. Who built the Forbidden City?
    Upon ascending the throne in 1402, Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) intended to move the capital from Nanjing to Beijing, so he ordered the construction of the Forbidden City. 230,000 artisans and millions of laborers participated in the construction.
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    6. How old is the Forbidden City? / When was the Forbidden City built?
    It was constructed from 1406 and completed in 1420. The age is about 600 years old.
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    7. Why is the Forbidden City important?
    The Forbidden City is the largest and best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world, inscribed as a world cultural heritage by the UNESO in 1987. Moreover, it was the home for 24 emperors of China.
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    8. How big is the Forbidden City? / How Many Rooms are there in the Forbidden City?
    The Forbidden City is very large. It runs 753 meters (823 yards) from east to west, and extends 961 meters (1,051 yards) from north to south, covering an area of about 72 hectares (178 acres).
    The folk legend says that there are totally 9999.5 rooms in Forbidden City. According to the latest counting, now Forbidden City has 9,371 rooms.
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    9. Can you visit the Forbidden City?
    Yes, it’s now open to the public.
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    10. What can I see in the Forbidden City?
    You can see magnificent palaces, splendid halls, grand towers, wonderful pavilions and beautiful belvederes.
    The perfect designs of these ancient buildings will leave a deep impression on you.
    The exquisite decorations on the roofs, eaves, walls, railings, pillars and furniture will make you amazed and fascinated! Moreover, there are numerous precious cultural relics on exhibition.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:47 From Tiananmen Square to entrance
    04:04 Walking in The Forbidden City
    57:27 Treasure Gallery
    01:13:31 The Forbidden City Close-up View
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  • @maraeacookson1573
    @maraeacookson1573 3 роки тому +354

    Thank you again I am really grateful and appreciative for taking the time to film the Forbidden City, absolutely stunning I had to watch it twice to see all the things I missed, and I stop the vid so I can look more clearly at the architecture, designs/patterns the skills of the craftsmen. It really showed how amazing they were in the intricate designs in the metalwork the statures, jewellery, ornaments, hair pieces, absolutely stunning handiwork of the craftsmen. My favs are 1:03:16 to 1:05:05. 1:08:49 to 1:10:47. I'm in awe of the weavers wow, wow,, wow!!! The stonemasons I know their work would have been seen through the vid but it really highlights their great skill and talents. The skills, knowledge, talent of all those workers: masons [stone, wood and building], architects, weavers, metalsmith, sculptors, painters, artists, glaziers, ceramists, they are absolutely next level......amazing. My next fav 1:14:04 to 1:16:21. How beautiful the women, gentleman and children who wore the traditional indigenous clothing stunning!!! Thank you from Aotearoa, [NZ]

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому +4

      Maraea, I can feel the love of your heart.
      Thanks for sending me such touching comments.
      Happy weekend!

    • @maraeacookson1573
      @maraeacookson1573 2 роки тому +6

      @@WalkEast you’re welcome I love China and all the beauty it offers the world and I am so appreciative of you taking the time to film it all. Absolutely love it 😍 happy weekend to you I’ll be happy at work lol

    • @tranminhhao85
      @tranminhhao85 2 роки тому +1

      @@maraeacookson1573 film of China is so different with history

    • @maraeacookson1573
      @maraeacookson1573 2 роки тому +1

      @@tranminhhao85 every country is different with history, mine certainly is. Have a great weekend.

    • @tranminhhao85
      @tranminhhao85 2 роки тому +1

      @@maraeacookson1573 i only know praying for victims of covid now

  • @bunbun4037
    @bunbun4037 3 роки тому +373

    As n African and as someone who has a great interest in history as well as other cultures..I want to say thank you for this upload..it has long been a dream of mine to travel to China to visit..unfortunately it has not happened yet..however the walk along with you through this magnificent and beautiful piece of history makes up for it! What a wonderful culture!

  • @lkm1010
    @lkm1010 3 роки тому +741

    Imagine the emperor playing hide-n-seek with the boy prince. By the time the prince found his father, he was the new emperor.

  • @nimkati5627
    @nimkati5627 3 роки тому +136

    The most fascinating thing about this palace for me is the fact that despite its hugeness, by Chinese standards it's actually quite small. The palaces of Qin, Han and Tang dynasties were 4-5 times bigger than this. Unfortunately, now we only can fantasize about the grandeur of those Chinese golden era's marvels.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks for your great comments!

    • @papercat2599
      @papercat2599 2 роки тому +5

      xi ang or it’s old name chang an is still a great Chinese city these days. The Han, tang version of chang an is the biggest man made capital in the world in their time. If you visit Xi ang right now you can still see the old foundation and wall structure of these period.

    • @funkyfacy
      @funkyfacy Рік тому +12

      Yes it was the smallest empirical palace complex in Chinese history… unbelievable

    • @guzilayerken5013
      @guzilayerken5013 Рік тому +4

      @@funkyfacy Palaces larger than his would hardly have survived the war.

    • @crabapple.
      @crabapple. Рік тому +5

      Maybe sometimes in the future, with a slight chance. We can witness the grandness of Da Ming palace from the Tang dynasty. China is very active with it's historical restoration now, and I hope it can continue .

  • @jinlong5675
    @jinlong5675 3 роки тому +168

    If the Eight-Nation Alliance does not invade China, burn, plunder, in addition to the Forbidden City, there will also be a beautiful monument such as the Summer Palace, the Old Summer Palace. This is the civilized behavior of the so-called civilized countries of the twentieth century. As Dostoevsky said: the cruellest means are often those countries that claim to be the most civilized. After the war, many countries have remembered history as historical learning, but so far some countries have done what they call civilization behind their own self-interest.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +10

      What a sad history....😭

    • @etow8034
      @etow8034 2 роки тому +12

      Western ideology stems from the barbarism of the Viking raids and pillages in the 8th century that traverse to most of Europe especially to the Franks(French) and Saxons(English). To this day the same mentality such as the Crusades still persists in European and Western ideology of forcing others to succumb their religious beliefs and political ideology, just look at Africa and South America as a perfect example of western barbarism !

    • @nadonado648
      @nadonado648 2 роки тому +4

      Same in the old Lusung, the last palace of Tundun was burned by the Spaniards then made it into a church for their own beliefs 🤦‍♂️

    • @mee6703
      @mee6703 2 роки тому +2

      @@etow8034 thank you, i will share with others what you say so they can know what you think about them

    • @mee6703
      @mee6703 2 роки тому

      @@etow8034 ignorance of what you speak in regard to the world, may you reap what you sow and be given all you deserve, ten fold my friend! for the red land has done damage beyond compare, and the kings of all the nations are shamed

  • @detrickguillory7537
    @detrickguillory7537 3 роки тому +297

    Thank you for sharing your walking videos without comments so the world can witness the beauty that is China. I have had the pleasure to visit this amazing country on 2 occasions ( 2017 & 2020 ) & was in a constant state of awe. Oh, how the media has it wrong for so long. Asking why a policy or law is instead of disagreeing with it broadens the mind & yields understanding, tolerance & knowledge. There are many things the world can learn from this amazing country & its wonderful people. No country & people are perfect, but the world is a much better place when we seek understanding, tolerance & friendship.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +14

      Your logical and wonderful words are very warmhearted, dear friend. Thank you and thank you!

    • @Ottovonostbahnhof
      @Ottovonostbahnhof 3 роки тому +12

      No one can put it in a better way, sir.

    • @madlaln8218
      @madlaln8218 3 роки тому +7

      Excellent perspective sir.

    • @joeysu7591
      @joeysu7591 3 роки тому +5

      Agreed.

    • @MercyAlwyz23
      @MercyAlwyz23 3 роки тому +8

      That is true! I don’t know why but I feel very drawn to history of Asian culture.

  • @Nonnonnona
    @Nonnonnona 3 роки тому +190

    Wowww... proud to be Chinese descent, our ancestors made this huge massive palace, greetings from Jakarta 😍😍😍

  • @FarewelI
    @FarewelI 3 роки тому +165

    Everytime I watch The Story of Yanxi Palace I want to visit The Forbidden Palace so much. It's such an aesthetic place

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +21

      Wei Yingluo would like to meet you at Yanxi Palace🌸🌸🌸

    • @Luong.samborangsey
      @Luong.samborangsey 3 роки тому +1

      Hi..........

    • @lisayip4305
      @lisayip4305 3 роки тому +3

      Wool I watched it too! Loved the show.

    • @Luong.samborangsey
      @Luong.samborangsey 3 роки тому +1

      @@lisayip4305 💐

    • @ufo717212
      @ufo717212 3 роки тому +12

      No film/TV shooting is allowed in the Forbidden Palace since the completion of The Last Emperor(1988). Yanxi was shot in the replicate of the palace in Hengdian, Zhejiang Province aka the Chinawood.

  • @artiemanable
    @artiemanable 3 роки тому +232

    This is what we want to see in a walking tour of Beijing: traditional architecture and history. Please keep posting more of these incredible videos! Greetings from a Brazilian that is stuck in his country and can't travel

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +7

      Thanks for your great support, dear friend. Hope you can be out of stuck as soon as possible!

    • @madlaln8218
      @madlaln8218 3 роки тому +2

      Exactly.I love it.

    • @Luong.samborangsey
      @Luong.samborangsey 3 роки тому +1

      Hi..........

    • @korallrev3497
      @korallrev3497 2 роки тому

      well brazil is beutiful too, been in natal and pipa in like -06 i think when i was just a kiddo

    • @artiemanable
      @artiemanable 2 роки тому

      @@korallrev3497 well you're right! Brazil is a gorgeous country. But I've been living here all my life and I really want to travel to other lands and see the different forms of beauty humanity has created. Thanks for the reply

  • @itsstans75
    @itsstans75 3 роки тому +89

    Visited the palace twice, once in 1999 and in 2018. Absolutely beautiful and awe inspiring. Would love to visit a third time during winter. Love from Singapore.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your great love! The third time visiting of you would be super delightful too, and I'm sure about that!

    • @Luong.samborangsey
      @Luong.samborangsey 3 роки тому

      Hello.........

    • @Jasmine-ks2ii
      @Jasmine-ks2ii 2 роки тому

      welcome

  • @nayeemxmu
    @nayeemxmu 3 роки тому +99

    Visited 2019. Feeling nostalgic. Very beautiful place. Miss you Beijing. Love from Bangladesh 🇨🇳🇧🇩
    我爱北京天安门❤️

  • @johnnya8247
    @johnnya8247 3 роки тому +68

    我这两天一口气看了你好多的视频。我是老留学生了,从早几年在UA-cam上搜中国只能搜到各种负面的视频,到今年各国人民都在夸咱祖国建设的好。我作为一个中国人从未感受到如此自豪过。谢谢你愿意花时间制作如此精美的视频,为中国正名,给世界人民带来如此美好的现代化中国的景象!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +12

      感谢你给力的留言,我本来都没想到有这么大的意义,被你说得我有点热血翻滚的感觉。我定当继续努力分享好视频!感谢你的鼓励,愿你一切顺利!

    • @johnnya8247
      @johnnya8247 3 роки тому

      @@WalkEast 谢谢!也祝你一切顺利!

    • @xuchen4012
      @xuchen4012 3 роки тому +5

      最近四十年中国政府干的真是不错,尤其是最近十年,进步太快了。每次回国都会有新的体验。那些负面的东西,我从来不当回事,我就不信那帮既不会说中文又没去过几次中国的西方记者,对中国的了解比我多。西方媒体也就能骗骗部分没脑子的西方民众

    • @fany9438
      @fany9438 3 роки тому

      @@WalkEast 谢谢你🙏让世界看到真实的中国🇨🇳

    • @user-ku4kx5ju1f
      @user-ku4kx5ju1f 3 роки тому +1

      因为病毒,现在骂的更厉害了。

  • @ED-jn4fg
    @ED-jn4fg 3 роки тому +195

    The children’s here look very happy. 😊 God bless China 🇨🇳 from a Dominican American 🇺🇸🇩🇴

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for your great comments, friend.
      Thank you!

    • @Kevin_102
      @Kevin_102 3 роки тому +9

      That's of course. People in China live healthier and happier, it's true. Children here are also less dangerous.

    • @archsword5294
      @archsword5294 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks bro, stay well

    • @sky-ye4rv
      @sky-ye4rv 3 роки тому +7

      I know you must have seen some Western media propaganda, they will tell you "Chinese people are not happy, Chinese people are in a miserable situation", so that you especially emphasized in the video "the children look very happy"

    • @Luong.samborangsey
      @Luong.samborangsey 3 роки тому +1

      Hi..........

  • @user-dq6id5ek6o
    @user-dq6id5ek6o 3 роки тому +68

    East Asian architecture is very pretty.
    China is splendid and magnificent, Japan is sophisticated and Korea is neat.
    Everyone has their own charm.🇨🇳🇯🇵🇰🇷

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +5

      Thanks for your great comment.
      Very intersting.

    • @user-dq6id5ek6o
      @user-dq6id5ek6o 2 роки тому

      @Theodore Hue Castle is also beautiful. I am sorry that there are few buildings left in Vietnam.

    • @lj2935
      @lj2935 2 роки тому +4

      Forbidden city is the most grand and magnificent

    • @nicholassilverio2227
      @nicholassilverio2227 2 роки тому +2

      The ancient Walled City of Manila ("Intra Muros") here in the Philippines was for centuries the jewel of Asian and European (Hispanic) architecture in Asia. Sadly, almost all of those architectural gems and treasures were destroyed by Japanese aerial bombing during World War II. Only a very few original buildings survived that war catastrophe. 👎👎👎😪😪😪

  • @sebastianhall6554
    @sebastianhall6554 3 роки тому +71

    Words cannot do this building any justice . Wow

  • @user-wm2un2dm6v
    @user-wm2un2dm6v 3 роки тому +42

    I from Thailand, I know this palace when I watched "The last Emperor" (1987) that makes me want to come to this palace and I have come on April 2014 and December 2015. If I have time I hope I will comeback again.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +1

      You're super welcome back to here, dear friend!

    • @Luong.samborangsey
      @Luong.samborangsey 3 роки тому

      Hi..........

    • @phuongly9307
      @phuongly9307 2 роки тому

      สวัสดี ฉันชื่อ LY ฉันเป็นคนเวียดนาม 🇻🇳 ฉันยังดูหนังเรื่อง The Last Emperor ที่ผลิตในปี 1987 จำจีนว่าเป็นสถานที่ที่ควรค่าแก่การเดินทางในชีวิต ภาพยนตร์หลายเรื่อง เครื่องแต่งกายโบราณเกิดมาพร้อมกับภูมิหลังที่สวยงามมาก! 😍

    • @xggong8261
      @xggong8261 2 роки тому

      @@phuongly9307 I have checked the information. The history of the Forbidden City in Beijing is also attributed to Vietnamese craftsmen. This is a cultural heritage that belongs to all mankind.👏👍

  • @knowledgehubofrohit4210
    @knowledgehubofrohit4210 3 роки тому +123

    Love chinese history, culture, philosophy & people...Though our countries relation are not good, but I personally love your country and your economic development. Hope to visit Mount Tai, Forbidden city, Great wall, Shaolin monastery, Tibet, Beijing, Xian, Leshan buddha, terracotta army, national museum, Shanghai, temple of heaven, Chengdu, Schengen, hongkong and many more places😊...Love from India🇮🇳🇨🇳❣...

    • @kevinaa114
      @kevinaa114 2 роки тому +1

      schegen is in germany

    • @user-ll5hu1me6j
      @user-ll5hu1me6j 2 роки тому +5

      Welcome to China

    • @knowledgehubofrohit4210
      @knowledgehubofrohit4210 2 роки тому

      @Theodore Thank you very much for your appreciation❣🤗...Are you Chinese ? I'm actually interested in History, culture, language & especially religion. I'm student of Comparative religion, I studies & observes various religions. I'm mesmerized by variety of faiths in china. Can you explain me basic differences among Chinese folk religion, Chinese Shamanism, Folk Sects, Chinese Salvationist religion, Chinese ancestor worship, Shanrendo, Chinese buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Tibetan buddism, Ethnic minority religions of china ? And, what is problem & actual situation of Falun gong practitioners in county ?

    • @dandelionl6146
      @dandelionl6146 2 роки тому +2

      @@knowledgehubofrohit4210 Most of Chinese people are Atheists, so I am afraid few Chinese here can answer your questions about religions. FaLun gong claimed their beliefs can cure all diseases without going to hospital, and its influence has increased to the extent threatened the government, no wonder it was banned, which is good for China.

    • @knowledgehubofrohit4210
      @knowledgehubofrohit4210 2 роки тому +1

      @@dandelionl6146 okayy...but, I had heard that, body parts of Falun gong practitioners always sold out by extremists. I know China is Great country. But, as per foreign & our media, it portrays china is having less religious freedom. I don't know, actual situation is what. That's why, I personally want to visit it & experience in culture & traditions...Btw, Are you chinese ?

  • @blackjack7794
    @blackjack7794 3 роки тому +50

    Forbidden city is my dream land to walk... I love chinese ancient drama....i hope i can visit... Love from Philippines..

  • @in-silence8836
    @in-silence8836 3 роки тому +138

    高校の修学旅行が北京でした。
    中国の壮大さに感動しましたね。
    中日友好🇨🇳🤝🇯🇵

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +5

      素晴らしい共有をありがとう。 その経験は素晴らしいに違いありません!
      ハッピーサンデー、親愛なる友人!

    • @shawncheng404
      @shawncheng404 3 роки тому +4

      frienship forever!

    • @YouCCP2
      @YouCCP2 3 роки тому +2

      美日合謀傾倒核廢水相當於對中國進行了不對稱核戰爭!
      美日合謀傾倒核廢水進入太平洋,而太平洋是生成台風的地方。要知道,每年5月到11月,太平洋二十個左右的台風登陸中國大陸。而被污染的雨水也將污染中國最廣闊富饒,淡水資源最豐富、農產品最豐富,最為重要的長三角、珠三角沿海經濟發達地區。他們相當於用變相核武器正是要沉重打擊中國的國力。相當於美日聯手發動了核戰爭卻又屬於不對稱戰爭!而中國卻不能核反擊!日本傾倒核污水事態非常嚴重!過去台風曾救過日本,日本人把台風稱為神風。看來,日本人又想借神風來打擊中國了!
      在美國美元霸權正在慢慢衰弱這個趨勢大背景下,利用美國豐富的水資源優勢,美國在全球開啟了一個新的水資源國家財富開拓領域也是水資源戰爭!。 日本傾倒核污水進入太平洋,污染太平洋,再以太平洋上形成的台風形式攻擊中國!而美國則坐收漁利!既獲得水資源財富水美元利益又削弱了中國及亞洲的發展,仍可實現白人中心論統治世界的理想。美國並以此可以繼續維持其世界霸權!美國真是用心險惡!真是邪惡!現在整個盎格魯撒克遜西方國家均默不出聲就等看好戲!整個西方國際與論也不報道這個危及地球人類生存的大事。包括瑞典環保少女在內的西方環保組織對此均不發聲,整個西方對此完全是雙標!

    • @seekcaver1936
      @seekcaver1936 3 роки тому +4

      不知道你们从1937-1945年期间从中国盗走了近10000件历史文物现在在哪?希望你们不要表面说一套,背后又做另一套

    • @user-dh2fq9ey2b
      @user-dh2fq9ey2b 3 роки тому +4

      日本もとても美しいです、私は日中の友情を願っています🙇🏻‍♀️
      日本也非常美,我希望日中友好🙇🏻‍♀️
      🇨🇳🤝🇯🇵

  • @user-wt5db2gi9s
    @user-wt5db2gi9s 2 роки тому +50

    I'm a Japanese.
    Many cultures were incoming to Japan.
    So,I'm interested and honored in Chinese culture.
    when I was saw this video,I was feeling nostalgic.
    Thank you for showing me this video.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому +1

      You're so welcome, dear friend!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому

      @吴钩残雪 亲,只能往大了想,这都是老天的安排,期待苦难过后的甜蜜延续久一点吧
      愿你周末愉快🙏🏻

    • @weizhang2834
      @weizhang2834 2 роки тому

      @吴钩残雪 你真的太矫情了,跟台湾人和轮子一样,天天要求老共就文革道歉。按照你的完美逻辑,这些建筑就不该存在,古代修这些建筑死了多少人,万里长城死了多少人,你以为西方人在乎人权?直到20世纪初,西方和日本还来中国烧杀掠夺,遗憾的事情多着呢

    • @user-dg7jn1im8r
      @user-dg7jn1im8r Рік тому

      thank you!❤🎉China welcome you🎉

  • @AaronGarton666
    @AaronGarton666 3 роки тому +6

    I liked this format. No obtrusive discussion. Just sounds and video with basic information captioned at the beginning. Very well done!!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Wow, thanks for your encouraging words, Aaron.
      So glad you like it and your very kind feedback🙏🌸

  • @NicholasZhuM31na
    @NicholasZhuM31na 3 роки тому +29

    Beyond any civilization, beyond any Masterpieces, that is The Majestic of Forbidden City in Beijing, China’s 🇨🇳 ❤️

  • @user-be6ie9qh6x
    @user-be6ie9qh6x Рік тому +27

    I’m so proud of my homeland China and I’m so proud that I’m a Chinese! I love China forever ❤❤❤

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  Рік тому +1

      Me too

    • @whatda7705
      @whatda7705 Рік тому +1

      Your culture and people are beutiful. Respect from Germany🙋🏼‍♂️⚡️

  • @BettyWood793
    @BettyWood793 3 роки тому +43

    I wouldn't know where to go every single corner is interesting and so beautiful.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +2

      You know, I feel the same during my shooting...

    • @BettyWood793
      @BettyWood793 3 роки тому +1

      @@WalkEast I can imagine that 😊

    • @Luong.samborangsey
      @Luong.samborangsey 3 роки тому

      Hi..........

    • @tranminhhao85
      @tranminhhao85 2 роки тому +2

      Maybe not many people know that the Forbidden palace was designed and supervised by a Vietnamese architect

    • @janetrapoza3877
      @janetrapoza3877 2 роки тому

      When did glass windows come into use? Beautiful video!!!

  • @willyfranckflan3335
    @willyfranckflan3335 2 роки тому +23

    This is huge, to imagine that Daming palace (Tang dynasty ) , weiyang palace ( Han dynasty) were larger and bigger than in scale. That is gigantism.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому

      👍

    • @riceball4u172
      @riceball4u172 2 роки тому +1

      There's a saying everything is bigger in Texas, however, that people never been to 🇨🇳 China

    • @masterkoi29
      @masterkoi29 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, the Tang palace was destroyed during the An Lushan rebellion. The Qin palace was destroyed by Xiang yu, a rebel leader who want to be a ruler of china. Most of han palace was destroyed during the fall of Han dynasty. If those rebellions think about the future generations, they won't destroyed those palace

    • @luissantiago8446
      @luissantiago8446 2 роки тому

      Yes, the Weiyang Palace was so large, that when it was set alight it supposedly took months to burn. People interested in Chinese architecture need to understand that during periods in the country's history, there existed some of the largest wooden buildings ever constructed. One can get a sense of this by visiting Nara, Japan, which boasts the world's oldest wooden structures. The Todaji Temple is the world's largest wooden building. But even the Todaiji Temple is reduced in size from its former proportions. One gets an idea just how huge some of the palaces and temples were before the M'ing and Ch'ing Dynasties. The lack of massive trees needed for large construction projects maybe one of the reasons buildings decreased in size during the latter imperial periods. The largest wooden building in China hails from the Ming Dynasty, and one can visit its site in the Ming Tombs outside of Beijing. The Yung Lo Hall necessitated the use of very large timbers in order to support the massive tiled roof.

    • @luissantiago8446
      @luissantiago8446 2 роки тому

      @@masterkoi29 During dynastic upheavals, it was common for the palaces to be burned. The structures being susceptible to fire, which was always a constant threat. Wars, earthquakes and floods, have taken their toll. It explains why so much of Chinese historical architecture was lost and very little remains. The Forbidden City is not very old in terms of Chinese history. Since most of what is featured in the video was built in the Ming or Ch'ing Dynasty.

  • @japan_travel
    @japan_travel 2 роки тому +50

    I just lost my words, it's incredibly beautiful! The digest part at the beginning with the music is like a movie and very touching! I had to watch it several times! And the main part is a fascinating walking tour and I really like that you can hear people around talking in Chinese, feels like as if I'm there in real!💖Thank you so much for this wonderful tour!✨

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому +3

      Wow, thank you!
      Welcome to visit this place someday!

    • @joeycard17
      @joeycard17 2 роки тому +1

      俺は日本と中国に行くたい

  • @mylifeisbutter8035
    @mylifeisbutter8035 2 роки тому +15

    @Walk East Lots of love!
    I’m so drawn to the Forbidden City. I watch this video at least once a week… not kidding! It’s #1 on my walking playlist ❤️ The information you have given was outstanding!
    Thank you so much for filming here.
    I hope you go back to film in the snow 🥰

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому +1

      Really appreciate your like and support, dear friend.
      Best wishes to you🌻

  • @tropical9913
    @tropical9913 2 роки тому +15

    Kind of weird that Beijing's 'Forbidden City' is such an iconic city, even in 2022! Definitely a must see for everyone, whether you see it online on UA-cam or in real life.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому

      So glad to hear that, dear friend. Welcome to this place someday!

    • @miaomiaochan
      @miaomiaochan Рік тому

      I have to admit that it has always felt weird to me as a "common" person to step over the tall thresholds and enter areas that were meant only for people of a certain rank and above.

  • @mirguoleleoniene68
    @mirguoleleoniene68 3 роки тому +8

    Wonderful video💓Fantastic architecture of China!!!!!💛💚💙

  • @tonybush6156
    @tonybush6156 3 роки тому +41

    That was wonderful! Have been to the Forbidden City 3 times but there is always more to see than the time available. Walked the western side last time we were there and loved it! Thankyou!
    🤗🇦🇺💛🇨🇳

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your great sharing! 3 times are wonderful!

  • @johnoneill5661
    @johnoneill5661 3 роки тому +41

    I have visited Beijing 4 times and 4 times I have visited the Forbidden City. It is such a beautiful place to see and so huge.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +3

      You're definitely a Forbidden City fan!

    • @johnoneill5661
      @johnoneill5661 3 роки тому +1

      @@WalkEast Definitely 😁 I always stay in the same hotel near it, so it's only 10minutes walk and I can loose myself in the history 😁😁😁

  • @user-fv5ls3hl3l
    @user-fv5ls3hl3l 3 роки тому +2

    Have been waiting for this one! Thanks Buddy. Grand, just grand!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      My pleasure, bro, thanks for your support all the time!

  • @jay9220
    @jay9220 2 роки тому +98

    The forbidden city was full of valuable treasures e.g. vases, art pieces, mini statues etc. However, due to colonial empire invasions, Japanese invasion, civil wars, these pieces can only be found in foreign museum now. Compared to for example the French/ Spanish Palace, the Chinese forbidden City is an empty building. It's so sad.

    • @user-cr9no8pz2x
      @user-cr9no8pz2x 2 роки тому +19

      At least the castle is roughly intact. In fact, the outer walls have been demolished during the Cultural Revolution. Compared to this castle, the "Yuanmingyuan", which is more beautiful and combines Chinese and Western styles, was destroyed by the British and French troops. It is worse than the empty city. There are only ruins and cultural preservation. It's not easy

    • @luissantiago8446
      @luissantiago8446 2 роки тому +2

      @@user-cr9no8pz2x Only one section of the Yuanmingyuan was built using European influences. The ruins can still be seen. However, the majority of the palace complex, with its pavilions, halls, temples, lakes and gardens, were executed in the Chinese traditional manner. Computerized recreations of Yuanmingyuan are accessible. There have been controversial calls by some to reconstruct the Yuanmingyuan.

    • @jordanransom3022
      @jordanransom3022 Рік тому

      That’s a crime- China needs them back….

    • @erickli4329
      @erickli4329 Рік тому +2

      i heard most of the forbidden city artifacts and valuable treasures is currently in Taiwan national palace museum, well at least most of them is still in the hands of chinese people

    • @guzilayerken5013
      @guzilayerken5013 Рік тому +2

      @@erickli4329 The largest part is still preserved in the Forbidden City, followed by the Forbidden City in Taiwan, where the relics preserved in the Forbidden City are the most precious part. The remaining part is due to the war of aggression, there are many preserved in Europe and the United States.

  • @cw4608
    @cw4608 2 роки тому +19

    It took thousands of workers and servants years of their lives to build and maintain this beautiful complex. I hope their sacrifice is honored in perpetuity through continued maintenance of this incredible site.

    • @jordanransom3022
      @jordanransom3022 Рік тому

      I’d like to see Restoration someday… When the globe is maybe in a better position towards giving your country & the world the eyes of the past.
      Thank to the the camera holder. You’ve made my day giving me an hour & 28 mins of some culture.

  • @cbcdesign001
    @cbcdesign001 3 роки тому +19

    Thank you for this video. There is no possibility of me seeing this stunning place in real life so this is a great way to see the Forbidden City. I notice quite a lot of restoration appears to have taken place, it looks fantastic and really shows off the skill of both the people who created all that lovely art and the people restoring the work.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much, friend. This is an unbelievable place.
      Hope you suddenly get some chances to visit here one day :)

    • @user-dc3ow8ox5o
      @user-dc3ow8ox5o 2 роки тому

      If you want, then you can in one day.

    • @yunying4573
      @yunying4573 2 роки тому

      Maybe you can visit Forbidden palace in person.

  • @nvprop
    @nvprop 3 роки тому +8

    You did a fantastic job!!! Love your videos; Keep up the great work!!!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +1

      Your encouraging words warmed my heart💐🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @amazed8515
    @amazed8515 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for sharing. ancient buildings, artifacts, history, dances, music, people and everything always fascinates me.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it😃

  • @JamesBrown-ij1px
    @JamesBrown-ij1px 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you. I visited about 5 years ago. A peak travel experience. So grateful I was able to see it. 🙏

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Wonderful!
      Hope you could visit here again a few years later!

    • @Luong.samborangsey
      @Luong.samborangsey 3 роки тому

      Hi..........

  • @kinlam7745
    @kinlam7745 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! Can't wait to see what the place will look like once spring comes and the trees start sprouting!

  • @WalkAround_Official
    @WalkAround_Official 3 роки тому +11

    Very Nice! Great Virtual Tour! 👍👍😊😊 Wonderful :) AWESOME!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Thanks a lot💐🙏🏻

  • @lidiamarines9177
    @lidiamarines9177 2 роки тому +12

    Gracias por compartir este recorrido maravilloso.
    He visto algunas series chinas sobre todo de la dinastía Qing y me sorprendió y enamoro la historia del imperio Chino y la ciudad prohibida
    Saludos desde México 🙋🏻🇲🇽👏

  • @perile
    @perile 3 роки тому +20

    Thank you for this great video. I've been at least ten times to the Forbidden City and yet I feel like I've barely seen 1% of her grandeur and beauty.

  • @kevinlaw6191
    @kevinlaw6191 3 роки тому +15

    The palace museum has seen tremendous transformation in the last decade. It is now more the 85% opened with great pavilions restored and used as exhibition halls. More and more artifacts are on permanent display. With crowd control, visitors can have time to really emerge themselves into this massive cultural heritage site. Great walk.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks, Kevin. It's really a long walk and I only explored no more than 20% of this place..
      It's huge and it has more than 9000 rooms...

    • @kevinlaw6191
      @kevinlaw6191 3 роки тому +1

      @@WalkEast You need a week to cover all. If you spent some time in the exhibition halls, you need weeks.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      @@kevinlaw6191 i totally agree with you!!!

  • @tuulikkia1370
    @tuulikkia1370 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for sharing ! I spent one day there in the year 1998. It was a majestic experience ! ❤❤❤

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +2

      You can visit more places in 1998 than 2021:) You're a lucky guy!
      Thanks for your sharing!

  • @user-yv8zc2ze5o
    @user-yv8zc2ze5o 3 роки тому +8

    ただただ、感激です。政治レベルでも真友でいたいありがとうございます謝謝

  • @kevincristian7966
    @kevincristian7966 3 роки тому +15

    Very Beautiful Forbidden City! Very good video friend, thank you

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Thanks for coming

    • @HaiTran-cm6bj
      @HaiTran-cm6bj 3 роки тому

      In history, this palace is designed by a Vietnamese people. He is main architect.

  • @ThisGuyWalks
    @ThisGuyWalks 3 роки тому +3

    I can't stop watching it!
    It's so amazing!
    Thanks for sharing ^^

  • @mattcampos6272
    @mattcampos6272 3 роки тому +1

    Wow. Thank you for posting this. Incredible!!!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @lorainejones41
    @lorainejones41 3 роки тому +14

    I love how china can intersect the ancient cities with the futuristic cites with such ease. The ying and the yang meets perfectly. 💕

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +1

      Wow, it's really can be explained with the Yin and Yang!!
      You're so good at it!

  • @chrischinck3
    @chrischinck3 3 роки тому +5

    Brilliant video. Almost like walking the whole Forbidden City myself. I think it will take me 2 full days to take in all the City has to offer. Thanks for sharing!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Thanks a lot for your great feedback! Appreciate it very very much!

  • @richardyoung377
    @richardyoung377 3 роки тому +2

    Superlative, Supreme, Greatest Respects. Don't forget Yiheyuan. I have been there 6 times. We have been there 9 times. Your 4K brings out the fine details & points we might have missed. Thanks. Your English subtitles are easy to read & with perfect English.

  • @CarlosMettal69
    @CarlosMettal69 2 роки тому +4

    Congratulações 👊 Excelente trabalho 👍

  • @mboihk3796
    @mboihk3796 3 роки тому +10

    The wonder of these bamboo architecture is that they were built without nails to bind them.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      That's the wisdom of ancient people!

    • @kdnguyen1444
      @kdnguyen1444 3 роки тому +1

      Wooden not bamboo

  • @BygoneChina
    @BygoneChina 3 роки тому +63

    I really envy the people who are able to witness the Forbidden City on Monday's when it is closed off to the general public - it must be twice as incredible when you are the only one present!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +5

      I envy them too, hahaha
      Maybe only the staff has the right to enjoy a closed Forbidden City.

    • @samsara1
      @samsara1 3 роки тому +5

      Actually, the palace is very big, many areas you can enjoy quiet time in palace by yourself. You can find a corner with the afternoon sunshine, looking at all these ancient buildings and imagining the stories occurred before. Quite nice. But of course, you would have to skip visiting all the museum inside. It's too big to finish in one tour anyway.

    • @marrissaboss5999
      @marrissaboss5999 3 роки тому

      I will love to see everything when I visit this forbidden city

    • @lyhthegreat
      @lyhthegreat 3 роки тому +4

      @@WalkEast i think it's gonna be rather scary though...trapped in a city that big alone..

    • @lyhthegreat
      @lyhthegreat 3 роки тому +1

      @@WalkEast have you been to heng dian?

  • @damaitistawalk
    @damaitistawalk 2 роки тому +2

    💖Thank you so much for this wonderful tour!✨

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому

      You are so welcome!

  • @user-us3nk1pb6k
    @user-us3nk1pb6k 2 роки тому +2

    感謝您這樣的拍攝,太喜歡了

  • @CS-tm1zh
    @CS-tm1zh 3 роки тому +6

    好高清啊 太喜欢了 感觉身临其境了 好久没回国了 看了你视频就当云回家了

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      你观看设备应该不错,应该是用4K分辨率看的,祝福你早日回国探亲🌼🤝

  • @HugoBrown
    @HugoBrown 2 роки тому +3

    Thankyou for showing us around, it looks really beautiful place to visit

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you too, buddy

  • @madlaln8218
    @madlaln8218 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you thank you for the most beautiful video.
    And especially all the explanations for people like me who is very interested in the history and architecture of China.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your great feedback! Hope you can visit here one day!
      Thank you!

  • @nileshbhattacharya2526
    @nileshbhattacharya2526 3 роки тому +13

    Another master piece video. Thank you for providing this type of cool videos ❤️.
    Hey brother today's video I ❤️ most.
    I am one of your biggest fan.
    You are legend for me ❤️❤️❤️❤️
    ❤️🇨🇳🇮🇳

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +1

      So nice of you, dear friend.
      Happy weekend!

  • @TourSidekicks
    @TourSidekicks 3 роки тому +3

    No amount of words can pay for this such great work. Thanks for sharing

  • @meemee48larue22
    @meemee48larue22 3 роки тому +11

    I'm very glad that none of this was destroyed during the war. So beautiful. I have seen many shows about the emperors and being filmed at the city.
    ❤️❤️

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your nice feedback.

    • @user-ns2fm4rp6g
      @user-ns2fm4rp6g 3 роки тому +2

      Only one movie by far is filmed here. Other movies is mostly filmed in some other places copying the Forbidden City.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      @@user-ns2fm4rp6g Thanks for your nice information.
      I guess Hengdian Is the place

  • @Enchanteralle
    @Enchanteralle Рік тому +1

    It's magical. History right before your eyes. I definitely want to visit one day! Thanks for sharing!

  • @fatimanaqvi2976
    @fatimanaqvi2976 2 роки тому +1

    So much history, thank you for making this video

  • @meteor2012able
    @meteor2012able 2 роки тому +9

    Thank you... The more I learn about China, the more FANTASTIC IT BECOMES.
    GREAT PEOPLE !!!!!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому +1

      Our pleasure!🌹

  • @sarthsingh3271
    @sarthsingh3271 3 роки тому +14

    Fantastic job Max

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Thanks a ton, dear friend🌸

  • @kenichinishikawa7007
    @kenichinishikawa7007 Рік тому +2

    I visited Palace museum about 10 years ago and spent half day but it was not enough. This video reminds me my nice visit.

  • @russelllassiter8313
    @russelllassiter8313 3 роки тому +6

    Yes!!! I knew it was only a matter of time til you made it here!👍

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      You know me well, dear friend.
      Actually, this place is my dream for a long time.
      Thank you!

  • @reseviladik
    @reseviladik 2 роки тому +11

    Thanks for uploading this.. to the people like me that has no chance to visit other countries.. this is very appreciated.. Seems Chinese culture is very very rich!

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому

      Thanks for your kind feedback.
      Really hope you would have chance to visit here, dear friend

  • @tongsengwong3045
    @tongsengwong3045 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you. Have been there twice and like the place very much.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your sharing💐🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @frank7007
    @frank7007 Рік тому +1

    This is absolutely stunning and magnificent! have been there once many years ago but will definitely go again!

  • @HKChineseCanadian
    @HKChineseCanadian 3 роки тому +107

    I just love the massive scale of the forbidden city with the perfect symmetry and openness. I love the different camera angles you take and the attention to detail. What a beautiful day in Beijing. In Canada, we heard that Beijing had a really bad problem with pollution last week. Looks pretty clear to me. Keep up the good work.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +2

      You always give me great comments which encouraged me very much.
      Just thank you from the bottom of my heart.
      Happy weekend, dear friend.

    • @jealousygetsyoukilled9049
      @jealousygetsyoukilled9049 3 роки тому +1

      @@WalkEast Thanks for your awesome work! How do we fans support you?

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +3

      @@jealousygetsyoukilled9049 Thanks for your support. Simply click the "like" is enough.
      Thank you!

    • @edukid1984
      @edukid1984 3 роки тому +7

      Not "pollution" as sneakily reported by the Canadians, but sandstorm originating from Mongolia to the north, of which increasingly severe climate change is a major culprit.

    • @Luong.samborangsey
      @Luong.samborangsey 3 роки тому

      Hi..........

  • @thwb4661
    @thwb4661 Рік тому +4

    This is something America will never have. A very rich and long-lasting culture and History shared by everyone in the country, and shaped everyone’s identity, not just by some dominant group.
    If these Americans think they can annihilate China, they’re stupid to think so. China has existed for thousands of years, and has continuously shaped the world through its scientific and economic innovations.
    Long live Asia ❤ As an Asian, I may not approve the politics of China but we can’t deny Asian culture is so rich and so influential, shaping the ancient world and modern world.

    • @coconut9637
      @coconut9637 Рік тому

      Yeah good culture is a gem for all of mankind

  • @saradiaz6179
    @saradiaz6179 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this visual tour.
    I would like to go, but cannot walk that much anymore
    This is like being there. 😊

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your sharing!

  • @kvncrw
    @kvncrw 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for recharging memories of our visit in March 2013 on a day just like this and a reminder of what a treasure this 'city' really is.

    • @renatovonschumacher3511
      @renatovonschumacher3511 2 роки тому

      What about Versailles in Paris ?

    • @kvncrw
      @kvncrw 2 роки тому

      @@renatovonschumacher3511 Yes, an extraordinary place, although I found it a bit boring after a while... but the parks and gardens are stunning. The FC was otherworldly and a new architectural style for me...happy travels

  • @joniprasetiyo7739
    @joniprasetiyo7739 3 роки тому +2

    Best forbidden City video! Awesome 👍👍

  • @fernandantoniodiascarvalhoneto
    @fernandantoniodiascarvalhoneto 3 роки тому +11

    Great people, Honnor of the our civilization. 10.000. years with glory.

  • @CastelWalking
    @CastelWalking 3 роки тому +36

    China is full of exceptional places!
    Thank you very much for helping me discover them! 😁
    And Thanks for all your very nice explanations ! 😁
    Merci beaucoup mon ami. 😊

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for your kind and warmhearted words all the time, dear Castel!
      This video is my favorite Beijing video and so glad you like it.
      Merci beaucoup encore!

    • @Luong.samborangsey
      @Luong.samborangsey 3 роки тому

      Hi..........

  • @yama5182
    @yama5182 2 місяці тому +2

    The Last Emperor started my obsession with The Forbidden City in the late 80’s. I had never heard of the Place…that movie shook me! I couldn’t believe Hollywood didn’t make it all up. It was a REAL PLACE…😢😮 unbelievable… I dream of walking through those gates one day…❤❤

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for your great sharing, buddy

    • @yama5182
      @yama5182 Місяць тому

      Thank you for giving us such a wonderful and personal view of this World Treasure! 💕✨ This is exactly what I was looking for…Not a documentary but a ground view. Awesomeness!! ❤

  • @japanviewcollection9975
    @japanviewcollection9975 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful walking tour!!😃

  • @joe2249627
    @joe2249627 3 роки тому +27

    some Vietnamese pls don't spread wrong information , Vietnamese were just participate some rebuilding constructions ,don't say something like " Forbidden City was designed by a Vietnamese' this kind of thing, just like we won't say "Egypt pyramid was designed by Hebrews ", its ridiculous.
    I know some Vietnamese want to say Nguyen An (1381-1453) design it, unfortunately , its wrong, I'll tell you the truth ,in Ming Dynasty , the Forbidden City in Beijing was not the original one (it's actually the 3rd one) , the first Forbidden City was in Nanjing , Completed in 1367 by Hongwu Emperor (the 2nd one was Forbidden City of Fengyang ,was planed as the Ming's central capital , however , Hongwu Emperor abandon this palace project after 6 years of construction 1369-1375)
    later during the period of Yongle Emperor , he transfer the capital from Nanjing to Beijing ,so the Yongle Emperor decide to build another palace in Beijing, which is the one we see now(the 3rd one) ,the Forbidden City in Beijing is actually a copy of Forbidden City in Nanjing(share the same layout but a bit smaller than the one in Nanjing ,720000 m2 vs 1010000 m2), so you Vietnamese want to tell us a person can design a palace before he was not even born?
    Secondly , the Beijing Forbidden City began to built in 1406 (planing in 1403), at that time Nguyen An was not even in China , Nguyen An was sent to China as a tribute eunuch around 1407(after Chinese conquest of Vietnam), and at that time he was very young only around 25 years old , he actually learn all techniques from Chinese architects in the Ministry of Works (工部) of Ming Dynasty , you can say later after he finished his learning , then he participate construction of rebuilding some gates , buildings and wall in Beijing Forbidden City (during the 6th Emperor of Ming , Zhengtong Emperor ) .
    The main architect and engineer of Beijing Forbidden City was Cai Xin 蔡信 later Kuai Xiang 蒯祥( Kuai Xiang's father Kuai Fu 蒯福 was one of the main architect and designer of Ming Dynasty's first palace, Nanjing Forbidden City )

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your useful information, friend.

    • @joe2249627
      @joe2249627 3 роки тому +3

      @@WalkEast 只是看不下去越南人在那邊無限誇大,感謝你的頻道讓外國人能關注中國的事物
      說到阮安這個人,他只有記載在中國史書裡,越南根本沒有記載這人,最早的紀錄是明實錄裡的英宗睿皇帝實錄,才有提到他,也只是說到他重建紫禁城被閃電焚毀的幾棟大殿及一些大門,且也不是只有他阮安一人,還包含工部尚書吳中,哪有提到什麼阮安是紫禁城首席工匠兼設計者
      再說用邏輯來看,他被送來中國當太監時才只是20出頭的年輕人,也沒有任何中國建築的工程技術背景,永樂帝怎麼可能將紫禁城交給他設計營造?況且北京紫禁城開始營建時的1406年他都還沒來中國,反而是明英宗時期1435-1465,阮安大概才在工部與中國的工匠學成中國建築的營建技術,才被賦予重建這些大殿以及城門的任務
      此外在越南自己的史書裡也根本沒有阮安的紀錄,他最多就是主持重建幾座被雷焚毀的大殿加上城門,就被現在這些越南人被無限放大吹成紫禁城首席設計者,唯一提到他的史書都沒這樣寫,所以這些越南人到底是怎麼幻想出來的,實在看不下去,作為樣板的第一座南京紫禁城營建時,阮安可能他爸都還沒出生
      Vietnamese pls STOP spreading wrong information , the ONLY book that has record a name "Nguyen An 阮安 "is from a Chinese history book,and the book never mention that he is the designer of for the Forbidden City,
      so what make you think that he is the one who built and design the Forbidden City ?

    • @user-dq6id5ek6o
      @user-dq6id5ek6o 3 роки тому +4

      East Asian architectures are vulnerable to fire, so there are many buildings that have been lost.
      In China, Japan, and Korea the current heritage sites have many buildings that have been rebuilt or need renovation. And there are many cases where only the site remains.
      In Vietnam, there are few historical buildings left. so they seem to be trying to comfort themselves by saying that they built the Forbidden City.
      I do not intend to ignore the Vietnamese, but rather such absurd thoughts of the Vietnamese make me ignore Vietnam.😓

    • @dieutrang5915
      @dieutrang5915 3 роки тому

      I'm not sure if Nguyen An is the main designer or not but I'm sure the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes are Vietnam's

  • @elizabethduncan7845
    @elizabethduncan7845 3 роки тому +21

    Absolutely stunning, thank you for sharing this wonderful video, WOW! Chinese history is such a fascination for me, the architecture, colour & design of the Forbidden City is truly breathtaking, post covid hope to visit myself God willing 😘

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your great support and nice comments

  • @9493time
    @9493time Рік тому

    Thanks for posting this, I have always wanted to go there.

  • @ankhpom9296
    @ankhpom9296 Місяць тому

    This is a great video. The quality of the video is outstanding. I appreciate the time taken to show details in some places as a good tourist will do.

  • @Athaya175
    @Athaya175 Рік тому +5

    Ah... Sea of people!
    Thank you for tour. I was there back i 2008 before Olimpics. If I get chance to vist again I will fly as fast as I can 😍 That feeling you walk on the same brick like's emperors is amazing ❤
    Did they renovate it little bit? Walls seems to be brighter than before 😁

  • @seanconnery1277
    @seanconnery1277 3 роки тому +4

    I recently saw this video and very ecstatic and delighted which cannot be described in words, we become addictive to your channel,
    Expecting more videos from other prominent places of China,
    Our heartiest wishes for your massive growth,
    GOD BLESS with good health, Greetings from India,

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      God bless you too!

  • @guytruth5598
    @guytruth5598 7 місяців тому +2

    I wonder how many tales of tears and joy have happened in this Palace throughout the history,just can't imagine the stories.

  • @netkomandante
    @netkomandante 6 місяців тому +1

    Tuve la suerte de conocer este palacio hace más de una década y probablemente pueda volver dentro de pocos meses. ¡¡Estoy deseando verlo de nuevo!! Muchas gracias por este maravilloso vídeo.

  • @qingweikara3914
    @qingweikara3914 3 роки тому +13

    Love China, from Vietnam ❤️🇻🇳🇨🇳❤️

    • @HaiTran-cm6bj
      @HaiTran-cm6bj 3 роки тому +4

      Trong lịch sử, Tử cấm Thành do Nguyễn An- người Việt Nam làm tổng công trình sư, chịu trách nhiệm thiết kế chính và chỉ huy công trường xây dựng. Tự hào Việt Nam khi đã góp phần tạo ra Tử cấm thành.Tiếc là hoàng thành Thăng Long, kinh thành Huế bị bom làm hỏng hết các di tích.

    • @jang6565
      @jang6565 3 роки тому

      @@HaiTran-cm6bj ng Việt xây? Nói xàm j thế ;))

    • @HaiTran-cm6bj
      @HaiTran-cm6bj 3 роки тому

      @@jang6565 người việt thke một phần, làm kiến trúc sư chứ kp ng Việt xây cả

    • @trungnguyenhuu6212
      @trungnguyenhuu6212 3 роки тому

      @@jang6565 you don't learn history or your government don't let you know. This one design by Vietnam architecture.

    • @user-jj6mx3tc1g
      @user-jj6mx3tc1g 3 роки тому

      @@trungnguyenhuu6212 Forbidden City in Beijing was completed in 1420, and Nguyen An, a Han Chinese vietnamese, rebuilt three palaces destroyed by fire in 1436!

  • @tanjowil9743
    @tanjowil9743 3 роки тому +9

    This tour to the Palace Mesuem was absolutely astonishing and wonderful.
    I am a fan of Chinese historical dramas because of all of this.
    Thank you for the tour.👍

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      I can understand the feel of a historical dramas fan :)
      Because I always thought about the drama scenes during walking inside this place.

  • @mauranooney6179
    @mauranooney6179 10 місяців тому

    Just brilliant video brought back fond memories of my visit

  • @riceball4u172
    @riceball4u172 2 роки тому +4

    I was there 3 years ago, I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was cclosed! Didn't get to see it.
    I'm envious of you that get to visit so many places

    • @renatovonschumacher3511
      @renatovonschumacher3511 2 роки тому

      I was there six years ago. I do not want to be disrespectful but actually I was disappointed. No match to Versailles in Paris and to other even minor palaces throughout Europe. No match not even in the least. And again, I do not say this because I want to be disrespectful.

  • @myblindfaith13
    @myblindfaith13 3 роки тому +14

    favorite so far from the Beijing series! ~ the forbidden city is stunning as always

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your great support! This site is my favorite Beijing tourism site too!

  • @guzilayerken5013
    @guzilayerken5013 Рік тому +5

    In fact, if you have not been there, you can choose to go to the Forbidden City on a snowy day, it's really very beautiful when you go on a snowy day!

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking 3 роки тому

    Cool! Wow! Amazing! Please keep making these great videos and never stop! Thank you! :)

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Will do!

  • @malisokol73
    @malisokol73 3 роки тому

    Huge city to go for a walk and plenty stuff to see there. Great video.Thanks for sharing.

  • @herethere5469
    @herethere5469 3 роки тому +11

    What a fantastic location! look at that so wonderful :) I guess the weather is very proper. thank you for sharing. I like it so badly 🥰💖😍💛😊❤️

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your nice words🌸🤛🏻

  • @BlackPatrick
    @BlackPatrick Рік тому +3

    everything about this video is stunning and brilliant. awesome. inspiring. spectacular. fantastic.

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  Рік тому

      Wow, thank you!
      Cool words

  • @susanwillet6017
    @susanwillet6017 10 місяців тому +2

    This was truly amazing. I appreciate you filming the descriptive placards. I was able to pause and read them. Has anybody gotten lost in there?

    • @WalkEast
      @WalkEast  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for your great feedback!!

  • @ponyrang
    @ponyrang Рік тому +1

    Wow... My best friend, Nice video... Beautiful place Enjoy watching this video... Have a nice day.