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

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]

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]

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

[@maraeacookson1573]

@@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]

@@maraeacookson1573 film of China is so different with history

[@maraeacookson1573]

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

[@tranminhhao85]

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

[@lkm1010]

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

[@WalkEast]

Very interesting scene you shared... Thank you very much!

[@BettyWood793]

😂😂😂

[@madlaln8218]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pengzhenlong7191]

it's funny

[@rosalinayuhengco1551]

Super True !!! Super Huge from north to south

[@jinlong5675]

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]

What a sad history....😭

[@etow8034]

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]

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]

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

[@mee6703]

@@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

[@bunbun4037]

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!

[@WalkEast]

Welcome to China, dear friend!

[@user-qu4fv7sm7h]

u r welcome

[@honestbilly.880]

I love Africa, I come from China.

[@utiyamohmmad5721]

Same i want to visit china , I'm from india

[@ikongchin3088]

RASPECT TO THE I. BLESSED LOVE

[@ED-jn4fg]

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

[@WalkEast]

Thanks for your great comments, friend. Thank you!

[@Kevin_102]

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

[@archsword5294]

Thanks bro, stay well

[@sky-ye4rv]

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]

Hi..........

[@nimkati5627]

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]

Thanks for your great comments!

[@papercat2599]

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]

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

[@guzilayerken5013]

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

[@crabapple.]

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 .

[@Nonnonnona]

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

[@WalkEast]

We agree!🙏

[@Nonnonnona]

Thank you for your efforts, now I can see it 🤗

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hi..........

[@Roadrage62]

Indon macam mana pula

[@Luong.samborangsey]

@@Roadrage62 hello

[@johnnya8247]

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KZbin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]

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]

@@WalkEast 谢谢！也祝你一切顺利！

[@xuchen4012]

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]

@@WalkEast 谢谢你🙏让世界看到真实的中国🇨🇳

[@user-ku4kx5ju1f]

因为病毒，现在骂的更厉害了。

[@detrickguillory7537]

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]

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

[@Ottovonostbahnhof]

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

[@madlaln8218]

Excellent perspective sir.

[@joeysu7591]

Agreed.

[@MercyAlwyz23]

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

[@FarewelI]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hi..........

[@lisayip4305]

Wool I watched it too! Loved the show.

[@Luong.samborangsey]

@@lisayip4305 💐

[@ufo717212]

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.

[@nayeemxmu]

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

[@WalkEast]

Thanks for your great words!

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hi..........

[@user-wt5db2gi9s]

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]

You're so welcome, dear friend!

[@WalkEast]

@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]

@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]

thank you！❤🎉China welcome you🎉

[@in-silence8836]

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]

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]

frienship forever！

[@YouCCP2]

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]

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]

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-dq6id5ek6o]

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

[@WalkEast]

Thanks for your great comment. Very intersting.

[@user-dq6id5ek6o]

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

[@lj2935]

Forbidden city is the most grand and magnificent

[@nicholassilverio2227]

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. 👎👎👎😪😪😪

[@knowledgehubofrohit4210]

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]

schegen is in germany

[@user-ll5hu1me6j]

Welcome to China

[@knowledgehubofrohit4210]

@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]

@@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]

@@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 ?

[@itsstans75]

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]

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

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hello.........

[@Jasmine-ks2ii]

welcome

[@user-be6ie9qh6x]

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

[@WalkEast]

Me too

[@whatda7705]

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

[@sebastianhall6554]

Words cannot do this building any justice . Wow

[@WalkEast]

Your words can. Thank you, friend!

[@vinyakubale8104]

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[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hi..........

[@sebastianhall6554]

@@Luong.samborangsey hi😊

[@carljohnson8470]

@Zilong you forgot ming dynasty who built this palace

[@artiemanable]

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]

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

[@madlaln8218]

Exactly.I love it.

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hi..........

[@korallrev3497]

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

[@artiemanable]

@@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

[@user-wm2un2dm6v]

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]

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

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hi..........

[@phuongly9307]

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

[@xggong8261]

@@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.👏👍

[@blackjack7794]

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

[@WalkEast]

Hope you could visit here soon!

[@alaiwatdapak6290]

soyp pa nga 🥴😆

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hello.........

[@jay9220]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@erickli4329]

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]

@@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.

[@user-yv8zc2ze5o]

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

[@WalkEast]

友達になってよかった！

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hello.........

[@joe2249627]

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]

Thanks for your useful information, friend.

[@joe2249627]

@@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]

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]

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

[@willyfranckflan3335]

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]

👍

[@riceball4u172]

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

[@masterkoi29]

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]

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]

@@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.

[@johnoneill5661]

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]

You're definitely a Forbidden City fan!

[@johnoneill5661]

@@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 😁😁😁

[@vmassproduction7722]

I can just imagine how colorful it is in the old days. The art, design and architecture.

[@WalkEast]

Absolutely

[@guytruth5598]

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

[@NicholasZhuM31na]

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

[@WalkEast]

Thanks for your nice comments!

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hi...........

[@qingweikara3914]

Love China, from Vietnam ❤️🇻🇳🇨🇳❤️

[@HaiTran-cm6bj]

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]

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

[@HaiTran-cm6bj]

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

[@trungnguyenhuu6212]

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

[@user-jj6mx3tc1g]

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

[@BettyWood793]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@BettyWood793]

@@WalkEast I can imagine that 😊

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hi..........

[@tranminhhao85]

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

[@janetrapoza3877]

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

[@tonybush6156]

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]

Thanks for your great sharing! 3 times are wonderful!

[@japan_travel]

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]

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

[@joeycard17]

俺は日本と中国に行くたい

[@thwb4661]

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]

Yeah good culture is a gem for all of mankind

[@AaronGarton666]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@meteor2012able]

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

[@WalkEast]

Our pleasure!🌹

[@tropical9913]

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 KZbin or in real life.

[@WalkEast]

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

[@miaomiaochan]

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]

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

[@user-fv5ls3hl3l]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@cw4608]

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]

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.

[@mylifeisbutter8035]

@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]

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

[@amazed8515]

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

[@WalkEast]

Glad you enjoyed it😃

[@fatimanaqvi2976]

So much history, thank you for making this video

[@yama5182]

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]

Thanks for your great sharing, buddy

[@yama5182]

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!! ❤

[@WalkAround_Official]

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

[@WalkEast]

Thanks a lot💐🙏🏻

[@kevincristian7966]

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

[@WalkEast]

Thanks for coming

[@HaiTran-cm6bj]

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

[@user-us3nk1pb6k]

感謝您這樣的拍攝，太喜歡了

[@WalkEast]

感谢支持！

[@damaitistawalk]

💖Thank you so much for this wonderful tour!✨

[@WalkEast]

You are so welcome!

[@mboihk3796]

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

[@WalkEast]

That's the wisdom of ancient people!

[@kdnguyen1444]

Wooden not bamboo

[@nvprop]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@japanviewcollection9975]

Wonderful walking tour!!😃

[@ponyrang]

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

[@reseviladik]

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]

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

[@CarlosMettal69]

Congratulações 👊 Excelente trabalho 👍

[@kenichinishikawa7007]

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

[@9493time]

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

[@TourSidekicks]

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

[@WalkEast]

So nice of you

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hello.........

[@CastelWalking]

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]

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]

Hi..........

[@ferdinandwoehllerman]

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

[@ThisGuyWalks]

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

[@WalkEast]

Thank you too!

[@cbcdesign001]

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]

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

[@user-dc3ow8ox5o]

If you want, then you can in one day.

[@yunying4573]

Maybe you can visit Forbidden palace in person.

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hi..........

[@mauranooney6179]

Just brilliant video brought back fond memories of my visit

[@richardyoung377]

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.

[@SiyangWang-kp2dg]

I really miss Beijing, my hometown.

[@WalkEast]

That's really a great great hometown!

[@reneechaowang6106]

核辐射莱克多巴 · 笔尖 · 蛙

[@lorainejones41]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@mattcampos6272]

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

[@WalkEast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arunarunachalam840]

Forbidden City ... Is never forgettable city..

[@HugoBrown]

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

[@WalkEast]

Thank you too, buddy

[@krish4134]

Love Chinese people from India...China is very beautiful country and hopefully I can visit it

[@WalkEast]

You're super welcome to China!

[@krish4134]

@@WalkEast but I don't think I can come to China because of China India tensions

[@WalkEast]

@@krish4134 I don't think people would not be friendly to Indian friends

[@krish4134]

@@WalkEast do Chinese know about India China tensions?

[@drewh3224]

@@krish4134 We went to China recently, no body cares who you are!! Enjoy!

[@perile]

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.

[@WalkEast]

I have the same feel with you!

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hi..........

[@Enchanteralle]

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

[@WalkEast]

Any time!

[@sarthsingh3271]

Fantastic job Max

[@WalkEast]

Thanks a ton, dear friend🌸

[@Helghast73]

Long Live the People’s Republic of China. Long Live the Great Unity of the People of the World. Quite simply profound, now if all had this outlook the world would be a far better and quieter place for us all to live on. Fantastic stuff, lovely day for it too as you’ve the bold striking colours of the old architecture and that blue sky makes it all pop even more. So this is the largest in operation palace, yeah can see that quite easily now as it’s just huge. These heavily sculpted, tablets that lay in between the stairs are just jaw dropping, even the steps have ornate carvings on them. 14:48 the guy in the green jacket, touching and tapping the small pillars coming up from the wall “is it real, let me give it a tap just to check” 🤣😂 love it. Get a glimpse of Zhōngguó Zūn in the background there at 20:44 The level of detail in absolutely everything is crazy, you could photograph every structure and each one would provide enough content to fill a book I bet haha. I bet even for you being there it was difficult to know just what do you point the camera at because it’s eye candy everywhere. 1:00:23 my childhood fantastical beasts from the East haha 👊 I bet you clocked up some mileage on this one mate haha, great footage you’ve captured, superb stuff 👏👏 and thank you very much. It’s a location that takes your breath away.

[@kinlam7745]

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

[@WalkEast]

Us too!

[@kvncrw]

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]

What about Versailles in Paris ?

[@kvncrw]

@@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

[@lidiamarines9177]

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 🙋🏻🇲🇽👏

[@kevinlaw6191]

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]

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]

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

[@WalkEast]

@@kevinlaw6191 i totally agree with you!!!

[@jecrischannel]

awesome place and very very good information you shared friend. i like this so much, beautiful architecture.

[@WalkEast]

Jecris, many thanks to your great support. Hope you have a great walking new week! Keep it up!

[@nana23590]

まじで一度は行きたい

[@meemee48larue22]

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]

Thanks for your nice feedback.

[@user-ns2fm4rp6g]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@BygoneChina]

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]

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

[@samsara1]

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]

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

[@lyhthegreat]

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

[@lyhthegreat]

@@WalkEast have you been to heng dian?

[@madlaln8218]

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]

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

[@susanwillet6017]

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]

Thanks for your great feedback!!

[@nileshbhattacharya2526]

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]

So nice of you, dear friend. Happy weekend!

[@BlackPatrick]

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

[@WalkEast]

Wow, thank you! Cool words

[@frank7007]

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

[@WalkEast]

Welcome back, Frank!

[@malisokol73]

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

[@WalkEast]

You're so supportive!

[@Luong.samborangsey]

Hello.........

[@tuulikkia1370]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@russelllassiter8313]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@netkomandante]

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.

[@Flanker-L]

great video!

[@tongsengwong3045]

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

[@WalkEast]

Thanks for your sharing💐🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@HKChineseCanadian]

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]

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]

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

[@WalkEast]

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

[@edukid1984]

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]

Hi..........

[@joniprasetiyo7739]

Best forbidden City video! Awesome 👍👍

[@WalkEast]

Wow, thanks!

[@ikki8213]

Thanks for the introduction!!

[@WalkEast]

Our pleasure!

[@KIT-jo6vh]

影故宮，辛苦你哦👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@WalkEast]

确实确实，9点多进去，中午1点才出来，这个地方太大了，40%是不对外开放的。。即便如此，我依然只拍到了故宫的20%不到。。。

[@KIT-jo6vh]

@@WalkEast 多了遊人，担心被破壞，不對外開放，我估計是如此吧。 從前沒有椅子的，現在貼心了，四處擺放供人休息。 當天天氣有陽光，出口見另一景點“景山”，有沒有上去看故宮全景？

[@WalkEast]

@@KIT-jo6vh 是的，这些椅子是新增的，真的贴心。 景山不接受临时进入，必须预约，而我之前没有预约，被挡在大门外。。。虽然票价只有2元，但纵然2000元也进不去，如果没有预约的话。。

[@geraldo3533]

CHINA is really cool, from the scenery, to the language, CHINA also influences the surrounding languages ​​a lot (HANZI: 汉字 / 漢字) from: JAPAN (KANJI: 漢字) & SOUTH KOREA (HANJA: 漢字/ 한자).

[@WalkEast]

🙏

[@almightysauerkraut6165]

本自同根生，相煎何太急

[@nicholassilverio2227]

All of East Asia, including South East Asia, have been richly influenced by China in many aspects, in one way or another. There is none that has not been influenced. The earliest and oldest China Town established in the world is the China Town located here in Manila, The Philippines. 👍

[@O2PlantChannel]

Thank you for sharing the amazing place👍

[@WalkEast]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@neilgadsby3924]

That was really interesting. Thanks.

[@WalkEast]

My pleasure!