Forbidden City

This is the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace

 A very large court yard area.

 If you look close at the dragon heads there is a small hole in it's mouth.  When it rains and the water runs off the roof and upper walks, all the water goes through these holes.  My tour guide said it is a sight to see during a rain.

 There are hundreds of these dragon heads at most every area we visited.

 Back in the day, these large pots were kept full of fresh water for drinking and cooking.  In the winter time there was a fire kept under the pots so that they always had water to use.

These pots were every ware also.

 I was told it is good luck to touch it.

 Hand carved stone.

 At the end of the day and the tour, my tour guide Cherry bought me some fruit candy.

That's nice of her.

Never mind that it's on the back of a scooter, out in the open air unwrapped for days.

Just shut-up and eat it!

I hope you have enjoyed my blog on China, it was interesting to meet people, try their food, visit their buildings and cities.  If any one would care to take a trip there, during parts of the month of Dec and Jan they offer a Visa no charge for a 6 day entry.  You could get a lot done in 6 days flying into Beijing.