The Forbidden City

Gargoyles
滴水龙嘴

There are over 1000 gargoyles around the raised platform for the Outer Court halls. In heavy rain, look out for each becoming a fountain as rain drains out through each mouth (except those in the corners).

围绕着在外朝的大理石石基上大约有1000多个龙嘴。一到大雨天，就可看到千龙吐水的奇观，当雨水积满流过的时候就会从每个龙嘴里吐出（除了在拐角里的）。

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Forbidden City : Introduction
Forbidden City : History
Forbidden City : Layout
Forbidden City : Map
Forbidden City : Getting there

The Meridian Gate (outside)
The Meridian Gate (inside)
The First Courtyard
The Gate of Supreme Harmony

The Second Courtyard
The Hall of Supreme Harmony (part 1)
The Hall of Supreme Harmony (part 2)
The Hall of Complete Harmony
The Hall of Preserving Harmony

The Large Stone Carving

The Gate of Celestial Purity
The Hall of Celestial Purity
The Hall of Celestial and Terrestrial Union
The Hall of Terrestrial Tranquility
The Imperial Garden
The Imperial Garden (part 2)

The Exhibition Halls
The 9 Dragon Screen
Other Places of Interest

Doorways
Doorways (part 2)
Pots
Sculptures
Decorative Tiles
Roofs
Beams and Ceilings
Windows and Doors
Gargoyles
Ballustrades
Walls & Screens

Sunset at the Forbidden City

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