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 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
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!
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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 !
@@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
East Asian architecture is very pretty. China is splendid and magnificent, Japan is sophisticated and Korea is neat. Everyone has their own charm.🇨🇳🇯🇵🇰🇷
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. 👎👎👎😪😪😪
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.
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
@@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
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.
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"
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🇮🇳🇨🇳❣...
@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 ?
@@shortstvhindi4210 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.
@@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 ?
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.
@@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.👏👍
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.
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.
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.
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
@@發現知識與大視野節目 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.
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
@@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.
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! 🤗🇦🇺💛🇨🇳
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!✨
@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 🥰
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
@@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.
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 RUclips or in real life.
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.
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.
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 🙋🏻🇲🇽👏
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. ❤️❤️
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 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 ?
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.😓
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!
I spend 4 hrs in Beijing Forbidden City Walk East missed Beijing Forbidden City hidden treasure, The Royal Guard [Cat] 1:27:33 After Forbidden City, another spot must visit was the Jingshan Park top pavilion which can get Forbidden City full view.
I spend 4 hours too, dear friend. This video is a summary of my 4 hours walking... Yes, the Jingshan Park is awesome. But I didn't get the permission to enter because I didn't book it online...
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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️ ❤️🇨🇳🇮🇳
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.
@@trungnguyenhuu6212 Forbidden City in Beijing was completed in 1420, and Nguyen An, a Han Chinese vietnamese, rebuilt three palaces destroyed by fire in 1436!
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 😘
Спасибо за восхитительную, медитативную прогулку без слов. Словно снова там побывала - и досмотрела все то, что когда-то не успела. А финальные кадры вообще как награда за намотанные километры!!!
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.
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. 😊
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!
I remember my first visit here was in 1992 and since I had been to Beijing another 14 times! This palace is really awesome but have to be there to enjoy for sure! The Summer Palace is just as awesome!
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…❤❤
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!! ❤
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!
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.
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.
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.👍
Ruan'an was not the only constructor of the Forbidden City, and he was a eunuch of the Ming Dynasty. He came to China to learn knowledge since childhood. He spoke Chinese and had Chinese values. He was born in Vietnam that's all. I think Vietnamese who can't even read the words of their ancestors should not snatch the glory that doesn't belong to them
Historians only state that Ruan'an is of Vietnamese descent. Vietnamese people are not "snatching" any glory. Everyone is well aware that the beautiful Forbidden City is a Chinese sightseeing wonder and no one is denying that. Also, Chinese people are not ancestors of Vietnamese people. Although there are people who are mixed of the two ethnicities and the cultures share some similarities; those are two entirely different ethnic groups-- culturally and genetically.
Like the history of Japan (early) and Korea. The people who established the Vietnamese dynasty were Chinese immigrants and descendants of the Chinese, becoming a member of the upper Chinese royal family and Chinese nobles (to the place of Vietnam due to the Chinese war or expanding territory). So they wear Chinese Hanfu (Han cultural clothing), speak Chinese and use Chinese characters. Only civilians and slaves are indigenous Vietnamese. They speak Vietnamese language and have no text. Almost all are illiterate. * In ancient Chinese, it was impossible for Chinese to provide Chinese technology and culture to non -Han people (Han culture was very complicated. There were no networks and RUclips in ancient times). Only the places where Chinese people go to and establish regime. Naturally bring Chinese architecture and culture to Japan, Korea and Vietnam. But the lives of local indigenous people Vietnamese. They are completely different from these Chinese royal nobles. Today, even if the Vietnamese people understand Chinese text. That is also the history and history of the Chinese founding in Vietnam. It is not the history of the ancestors of the Vietnamese.
@@JessicaLkesYou If Ruan'an is a Vietnamese, he cannot participate in any Chinese activities. Ruan'an is from Vietnam, but he is unlikely to be Vietnamese. He is more likely to be Chinese immigrants or descendants of Chinese in Vietnam. At that time, Vietnamese were still indigenous. Primitive and primitive culture.
@@barbiebarbie1813 historical context has proven otherwise. I’d recommend you read historical literature from other countries written about this timeframe talking about this topic as well. Also, to say Vietnam was “primitive” during those times is a misuse of that word. Until it is genetically proven, you simply can’t make assumptions and asinine comments due to your own biases.
I really really enjoyed this video....thank you for uploading this...What I did : 1. mute the sound (sorry) 2. open another window and played the soundtrack of THE LAST EMPEROR (play all)...the result....magnifico.....thanks once again....
My daughter n my 2 young grandkids ages 3 n 7 visited Beijing , China about 7 yrs ago n saw this magnificent Forbidden City. It is amazing how this architectural masterpiece of China was preserved .
Walked here during winter time...but still there were many tourists like us during winter.....then,went to xian to see the terra cotta warriors..i ❤️ china..i ❤️ their heritage sites.
@@WalkEast i forgot to share that i've been to and walked a partof the great wall..and climb thru a cable car...and thank you for your video..❤️❤️❤️ 😘💞💞💞
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!
This is not one of those museums that you can see in a few hours on just one day and can honestly say that you've seen everything there is to see. It takes commitment. In other words, it's my favorite kind of museum. How I long to visit it again...it, and all of the other world-class museums in Beijing. Also, I have a family tie to the Forbidden City, as one of my ancestors was actually a high-ranking official in the court of one of the last Qing emperors.
Hm i ran through in 20 min. But I also didnt have any idea about it. Even now, 4 years later, I can’t give a damn about it. Why? Because I neither like china nor the Chinese. Kind regards from germany
One key information: during the 14-year construction period of the Forbidden CIty, the first 11 years were spent for laying foundation of the site (which can stabilise the whole area above the several-hundred-metre thick sediment layer of the alluvial plain for tens of thousands of years if an earthquake does not happen right at the palace). The whole palace complex itself only took 3 years to be done.
There is a piece of music called Palace Memories, which is in a Japanese documentary about the Forbidden City. It is very nice, you can watch this video while listening to it, and you will have a different feeling.
@@drewh3224 Nothing is impossible with China and Chinese people. They are on their way again to the greatness. The West today has so many problems, making it no longer safe and ideal anymore. I believe in the new era of China as well as the whole Asia. I do have faith in this! ❤️
@Oona Oheagertie because hunting grounds,imperial gardens, lakes and even weaving workshops were not part of Fatehpur Sikri Palace... It was only for Office work & Home of Imperial Family....
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).
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. 👍
Hi. nice to meet you. Now I have met Working China. I watched the video well. You well captured the dignity and old-fashionedness of the Forbidden City. It's a place I want to go again, but I'm comforting like this. Thank you for sharing the video.👍Greeting from South Korea.😊☀️
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 😁
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,
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]
Maraea, I can feel the love of your heart.
Thanks for sending me such touching comments.
Happy weekend!
@@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
@@maraeacookson1573 film of China is so different with history
@@tranminhhao85 every country is different with history, mine certainly is. Have a great weekend.
@@maraeacookson1573 i only know praying for victims of covid now
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!
Welcome to China, dear friend!
u r welcome
I love Africa, I come from China.
Same i want to visit china , I'm from india
RASPECT TO THE I. BLESSED LOVE
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RUclips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！
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！
@@WalkEast 谢谢！也祝你一切顺利！
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
@@WalkEast 谢谢你🙏让世界看到真实的中国🇨🇳
因为病毒，现在骂的更厉害了。
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.
Thanks for your great comments!
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.
Yes it was the smallest empirical palace complex in Chinese history… unbelievable
@@funky_tooth Palaces larger than his would hardly have survived the war.
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 .
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.
What a sad history....😭
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 !
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 🤦♂️
@@etow8034 thank you, i will share with others what you say so they can know what you think about them
@@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
Imagine the emperor playing hide-n-seek with the boy prince. By the time the prince found his father, he was the new emperor.
Very interesting scene you shared...
Thank you very much!
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it's funny
Super True !!! Super Huge from north to south
East Asian architecture is very pretty.
China is splendid and magnificent, Japan is sophisticated and Korea is neat.
Everyone has their own charm.🇨🇳🇯🇵🇰🇷
Thanks for your great comment.
Very intersting.
@Theodore Hue Castle is also beautiful. I am sorry that there are few buildings left in Vietnam.
Forbidden city is the most grand and magnificent
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. 👎👎👎😪😪😪
japan is sophiscated? which of japan arhictecture make you draw this conclusion?
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.
Your logical and wonderful words are very warmhearted, dear friend. Thank you and thank you!
No one can put it in a better way, sir.
Excellent perspective sir.
Agreed.
That is true! I don’t know why but I feel very drawn to history of Asian culture.
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
Thanks for your great support, dear friend. Hope you can be out of stuck as soon as possible!
Exactly.I love it.
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well brazil is beutiful too, been in natal and pipa in like -06 i think when i was just a kiddo
@@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
Wowww... proud to be Chinese descent, our ancestors made this huge massive palace, greetings from Jakarta 😍😍😍
We agree!🙏
Thank you for your efforts, now I can see it 🤗
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Indon macam mana pula
@@BERITA_KONOHA hello
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.
Thanks for your great love! The third time visiting of you would be super delightful too, and I'm sure about that!
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The children’s here look very happy. 😊 God bless China 🇨🇳 from a Dominican American 🇺🇸🇩🇴
Thanks for your great comments, friend.
Thank you!
That's of course. People in China live healthier and happier, it's true. Children here are also less dangerous.
Thanks bro, stay well
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"
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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🇮🇳🇨🇳❣...
schegen is in germany
Welcome to China
@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 ?
@@shortstvhindi4210 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.
@@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 ?
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.
You're super welcome back to here, dear friend!
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สวัสดี ฉันชื่อ LY ฉันเป็นคนเวียดนาม 🇻🇳 ฉันยังดูหนังเรื่อง The Last Emperor ที่ผลิตในปี 1987 จำจีนว่าเป็นสถานที่ที่ควรค่าแก่การเดินทางในชีวิต ภาพยนตร์หลายเรื่อง เครื่องแต่งกายโบราณเกิดมาพร้อมกับภูมิหลังที่สวยงามมาก! 😍
@@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.👏👍
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.
You're so welcome, dear friend!
@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🙏🏻
@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
thank you！❤🎉China welcome you🎉
Forbidden city is my dream land to walk... I love chinese ancient drama....i hope i can visit... Love from Philippines..
Hope you could visit here soon!
soyp pa nga 🥴😆
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Everytime I watch The Story of Yanxi Palace I want to visit The Forbidden Palace so much. It's such an aesthetic place
Wei Yingluo would like to meet you at Yanxi Palace🌸🌸🌸
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Wool I watched it too! Loved the show.
@@lisayip4305 💐
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.
I’m so proud of my homeland China and I’m so proud that I’m a Chinese! I love China forever ❤❤❤
Me too
Your culture and people are beutiful. Respect from Germany🙋🏼♂️⚡️
Words cannot do this building any justice . Wow
Your words can.
Thank you, friend!
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@@Luong.samborangsey hi😊
@Zilong you forgot ming dynasty who built this palace
I liked this format. No obtrusive discussion. Just sounds and video with basic information captioned at the beginning. Very well done!!
Wow, thanks for your encouraging words, Aaron.
So glad you like it and your very kind feedback🙏🌸
Visited 2019. Feeling nostalgic. Very beautiful place. Miss you Beijing. Love from Bangladesh 🇨🇳🇧🇩
我爱北京天安门❤️
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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.
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
@@發現知識與大視野節目 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.
That’s a crime- China needs them back….
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
@@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.
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.
You're definitely a Forbidden City fan!
@@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 😁😁😁
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🇨🇳🤝🇯🇵
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！
frienship forever！
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！
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
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🙇🏻♀️
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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!
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Thanks for your great sharing! 3 times are wonderful!
Beyond any civilization, beyond any Masterpieces, that is The Majestic of Forbidden City in Beijing, China’s 🇨🇳 ❤️
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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!✨
Wow, thank you!
Welcome to visit this place someday!
俺は日本と中国に行くたい
@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 🥰
Really appreciate your like and support, dear friend.
Best wishes to you🌻
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.
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.
Wonderful video💓Fantastic architecture of China!!!!!💛💚💙
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.
I have the same feel with you!
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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
友達になってよかった！
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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.
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.
I wouldn't know where to go every single corner is interesting and so beautiful.
You know, I feel the same during my shooting...
@@WalkEast I can imagine that 😊
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Maybe not many people know that the Forbidden palace was designed and supervised by a Vietnamese architect
When did glass windows come into use? Beautiful video!!!
This is huge, to imagine that Daming palace (Tang dynasty ) , weiyang palace ( Han dynasty) were larger and bigger than in scale. That is gigantism.
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There's a saying everything is bigger in Texas, however, that people never been to 🇨🇳 China
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
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.
@@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.
Very Beautiful Forbidden City! Very good video friend, thank you
Thanks for coming
In history, this palace is designed by a Vietnamese people. He is main architect.
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 RUclips or in real life.
So glad to hear that, dear friend. Welcome to this place someday!
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.
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.
Yeah good culture is a gem for all of mankind
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 🙋🏻🇲🇽👏
Thank you... The more I learn about China, the more FANTASTIC IT BECOMES.
GREAT PEOPLE !!!!!
Our pleasure!🌹
Thank you. I visited about 5 years ago. A peak travel experience. So grateful I was able to see it. 🙏
Wonderful!
Hope you could visit here again a few years later!
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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.
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...
@@WalkEast You need a week to cover all. If you spent some time in the exhibition halls, you need weeks.
@@kevinlaw6191 i totally agree with you!!!
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.
You always give me great comments which encouraged me very much.
Just thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Happy weekend, dear friend.
@@WalkEast Thanks for your awesome work! How do we fans support you?
@@jealousygetsyoukilled9049 Thanks for your support. Simply click the "like" is enough.
Thank you!
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.
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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.
Thank you very much, friend. This is an unbelievable place.
Hope you suddenly get some chances to visit here one day :)
If you want, then you can in one day.
Maybe you can visit Forbidden palace in person.
Thank you for sharing. ancient buildings, artifacts, history, dances, music, people and everything always fascinates me.
Glad you enjoyed it😃
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.
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Thanks for your nice feedback.
Only one movie by far is filmed here. Other movies is mostly filmed in some other places copying the Forbidden City.
@@张嘿哈 Thanks for your nice information.
I guess Hengdian Is the place
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 )
Thanks for your useful information, friend.
@@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 ?
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.😓
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
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.
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!
Thanks for your kind feedback.
Really hope you would have chance to visit here, dear friend
I spend 4 hrs in Beijing Forbidden City
Walk East missed Beijing Forbidden City hidden treasure, The Royal Guard [Cat]
1:27:33 After Forbidden City, another spot must visit was the Jingshan Park top pavilion which can get Forbidden City full view.
I spend 4 hours too, dear friend. This video is a summary of my 4 hours walking...
Yes, the Jingshan Park is awesome. But I didn't get the permission to enter because I didn't book it online...
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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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So nice of you, dear friend.
Happy weekend!
Love China, from Vietnam ❤️🇻🇳🇨🇳❤️
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.
@@HaiTran-cm6bj ng Việt xây? Nói xàm j thế ;))
@@jang6565 người việt thke một phần, làm kiến trúc sư chứ kp ng Việt xây cả
@@jang6565 you don't learn history or your government don't let you know. This one design by Vietnam architecture.
@@trungnguyenhuu6212 Forbidden City in Beijing was completed in 1420, and Nguyen An, a Han Chinese vietnamese, rebuilt three palaces destroyed by fire in 1436!
Wow... My best friend, Nice video... Beautiful place Enjoy watching this video... Have a nice day.
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 😘
Thanks for your great support and nice comments
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สวัสดี ฉันชื่อ LY ฉันเป็นคนเวียดนาม 🇻🇳 ฉันยังดูหนังเรื่อง The Last Emperor ที่ผลิตในปี 1987 จำจีนว่าเป็นสถานที่ที่ควรค่าแก่การเดินทางในชีวิต ภาพยนตร์หลายเรื่อง เครื่องแต่งกายโบราณเกิดมาพร้อมกับภูมิหลังที่สวยงามมาก! 😍
I love how china can intersect the ancient cities with the futuristic cites with such ease. The ying and the yang meets perfectly. 💕
Wow, it's really can be explained with the Yin and Yang!!
You're so good at it!
Спасибо за восхитительную, медитативную прогулку без слов. Словно снова там побывала - и досмотрела все то, что когда-то не успела. А финальные кадры вообще как награда за намотанные километры!!!
Ваш отзыв меня очень обнадеживает, дорогой друг!
Огромное спасибо!
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.
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. 😊
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!
Hi..........
Fantastic work of art...thanks for sharing such a beautiful video.My mother was born in China Qindao (1909 ) and met emperor Pu Yi 🙏🐉🐲
why is your name Helga Zimmer?
I remember my first visit here was in 1992 and since I had been to Beijing another 14 times! This palace is really awesome but have to be there to enjoy for sure! The Summer Palace is just as awesome!
There have been significant changes i
Yes!!! I knew it was only a matter of time til you made it here!👍
You know me well, dear friend.
Actually, this place is my dream for a long time.
Thank you!
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…❤❤
Thanks for your great sharing, buddy
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!! ❤
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!
I envy them too, hahaha
Maybe only the staff has the right to enjoy a closed Forbidden City.
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.
I will love to see everything when I visit this forbidden city
@@WalkEast i think it's gonna be rather scary though...trapped in a city that big alone..
@@WalkEast have you been to heng dian?
Very Nice! Great Virtual Tour! 👍👍😊😊 Wonderful :) AWESOME!
Thanks a lot💐🙏🏻
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
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.
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.👍
I can understand the feel of a historical dramas fan :)
Because I always thought about the drama scenes during walking inside this place.
Thanks!
Thanks for your kind support, dear friend
Good day!
Great people, Honnor of the our civilization. 10.000. years with glory.
Utterly beautiful 👍 security is good, keeping vandalism down. Update: I will add that this is my second time watching this. Gets better each time 👍
Thanks for you kind words❤️
Fantastic job Max
Thanks a ton, dear friend🌸
Ruan'an was not the only constructor of the Forbidden City, and he was a eunuch of the Ming Dynasty. He came to China to learn knowledge since childhood. He spoke Chinese and had Chinese values. He was born in Vietnam that's all. I think Vietnamese who can't even read the words of their ancestors should not snatch the glory that doesn't belong to them
Thanks for your nice information
Historians only state that Ruan'an is of Vietnamese descent. Vietnamese people are not "snatching" any glory. Everyone is well aware that the beautiful Forbidden City is a Chinese sightseeing wonder and no one is denying that. Also, Chinese people are not ancestors of Vietnamese people. Although there are people who are mixed of the two ethnicities and the cultures share some similarities; those are two entirely different ethnic groups-- culturally and genetically.
Like the history of Japan (early) and Korea. The people who established the Vietnamese dynasty were Chinese immigrants and descendants of the Chinese, becoming a member of the upper Chinese royal family and Chinese nobles (to the place of Vietnam due to the Chinese war or expanding territory).
So they wear Chinese Hanfu (Han cultural clothing), speak Chinese and use Chinese characters.
Only civilians and slaves are indigenous Vietnamese. They speak Vietnamese language and have no text. Almost all are illiterate.
* In ancient Chinese, it was impossible for Chinese to provide Chinese technology and culture to non -Han people (Han culture was very complicated. There were no networks and RUclips in ancient times). Only the places where Chinese people go to and establish regime.
Naturally bring Chinese architecture and culture to Japan, Korea and Vietnam.
But the lives of local indigenous people Vietnamese. They are completely different from these Chinese royal nobles.
Today, even if the Vietnamese people understand Chinese text. That is also the history and history of the Chinese founding in Vietnam. It is not the history of the ancestors of the Vietnamese.
@@JessicaLkesYou If Ruan'an is a Vietnamese, he cannot participate in any Chinese activities.
Ruan'an is from Vietnam, but he is unlikely to be Vietnamese. He is more likely to be Chinese immigrants or descendants of Chinese in Vietnam.
At that time, Vietnamese were still indigenous. Primitive and primitive culture.
@@barbiebarbie1813 historical context has proven otherwise. I’d recommend you read historical literature from other countries written about this timeframe talking about this topic as well. Also, to say Vietnam was “primitive” during those times is a misuse of that word. Until it is genetically proven, you simply can’t make assumptions and asinine comments due to your own biases.
I really really enjoyed this video....thank you for uploading this...What I did : 1. mute the sound (sorry) 2. open another window and played the soundtrack of THE LAST EMPEROR
(play all)...the result....magnifico.....thanks once again....
Thanks for the tips!
You're an artist!
My daughter n my 2 young grandkids ages 3 n 7 visited Beijing , China about 7 yrs ago n saw this magnificent Forbidden City. It is amazing how this architectural masterpiece of China was preserved .
Thanks for your great sharing and hope you and your family a happy life!
Because God blesses it all the time even in war time.
Walked here during winter time...but still there were many tourists like us during winter.....then,went to xian to see the terra cotta warriors..i ❤️ china..i ❤️ their heritage sites.
Thanks for your sharing
@@WalkEast i forgot to share that i've been to and walked a partof the great wall..and climb thru a cable car...and thank you for your video..❤️❤️❤️ 😘💞💞💞
Love Chinese people from India...China is very beautiful country and hopefully I can visit it
You're super welcome to China!
@@WalkEast but I don't think I can come to China because of China India tensions
@@krish4134 I don't think people would not be friendly to Indian friends
@@WalkEast do Chinese know about India China tensions?
@@krish4134 We went to China recently, no body cares who you are!! Enjoy!
The wonder of these bamboo architecture is that they were built without nails to bind them.
That's the wisdom of ancient people!
Wooden not bamboo
Очень интересно спасибо за труда,👍👍👍👏👏👏Китай страна чудеса хачу увидеть свою глазами❤❤❤
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
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🌼🤝
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!
Thanks a lot for your great feedback! Appreciate it very very much!
This is not one of those museums that you can see in a few hours on just one day and can honestly say that you've seen everything there is to see. It takes commitment.
In other words, it's my favorite kind of museum. How I long to visit it again...it, and all of the other world-class museums in Beijing. Also, I have a family tie to the Forbidden City, as one of my ancestors was actually a high-ranking official in the court of one of the last Qing emperors.
lol😮amazing,hope you can come here
Hm i ran through in 20 min. But I also didnt have any idea about it. Even now, 4 years later, I can’t give a damn about it. Why? Because I neither like china nor the Chinese. Kind regards from germany
One key information: during the 14-year construction period of the Forbidden CIty, the first 11 years were spent for laying foundation of the site (which can stabilise the whole area above the several-hundred-metre thick sediment layer of the alluvial plain for tens of thousands of years if an earthquake does not happen right at the palace). The whole palace complex itself only took 3 years to be done.
Your information is bravo!! Thank you very very much!
In history, this palace is designed by a Vietnamese people. He is main architect.
@@HaiTran-cm6bj In that period, Vietnam is part of China, so he was Chinese too.:)
@@yourtemp6135 oh, really? In some periods, China is a part of Mongolia, so all Chinese is Mongolian? :)
@@HaiTran-cm6bj China in that period was like the united states today, we don't care where you came from, just work the great Ming.
favorite so far from the Beijing series! ~ the forbidden city is stunning as always
Thanks for your great support! This site is my favorite Beijing tourism site too!
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?
Thanks for your great feedback!!
A Very Rich History, of China!! Amazing stuff!! This place speaks time beautifully!! Are there songs written of this place??
Thanks for your kind words!
There is a piece of music called Palace Memories, which is in a Japanese documentary about the Forbidden City. It is very nice, you can watch this video while listening to it, and you will have a different feeling.
You did a fantastic job!!! Love your videos; Keep up the great work!!!
Your encouraging words warmed my heart💐🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Only China and Indian civilizatins has this kind of legacy and rich heritage.
Mesmerized by the scale of this monument....👍
Thanks for your great words!
Do you think these two long civilizations will supplant last 500 years of Western domination and world order, and build their greatness again?
@@drewh3224 Nothing is impossible with China and Chinese people. They are on their way again to the greatness. The West today has so many problems, making it no longer safe and ideal anymore.
I believe in the new era of China as well as the whole Asia. I do have faith in this! ❤️
@Oona Oheagertie Nope Fatehpur Sikri Built by Emperor Akbar ... Forbidden City is also a Fortified Palace....
@Oona Oheagertie because hunting grounds,imperial gardens, lakes and even weaving workshops were not part of Fatehpur Sikri Palace... It was only for Office work & Home of Imperial Family....
I visited Palace museum about 10 years ago and spent half day but it was not enough. This video reminds me my nice visit.
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).
🙏
本自同根生，相煎何太急
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. 👍
Hi. nice to meet you. Now I have met Working China. I watched the video well. You well captured the dignity and old-fashionedness of the Forbidden City. It's a place I want to go again, but I'm comforting like this. Thank you for sharing the video.👍Greeting from South Korea.😊☀️
Thanks a lot for your sharing!
Hope you can visit here soon!
everything about this video is stunning and brilliant. awesome. inspiring. spectacular. fantastic.
Wow, thank you!
Cool words
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 😁
It's magical. History right before your eyes. I definitely want to visit one day! Thanks for sharing!
Any time!
Have been waiting for this one! Thanks Buddy. Grand, just grand!
My pleasure, bro, thanks for your support all the time!
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!
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,
God bless you too!
Thankyou for showing us around, it looks really beautiful place to visit
Thank you too, buddy
Была там 20 лет назад, огромное впечатление. А также посетила мавзолей Мао Цзэдуна и другие памятные и исторические места. Пекин очень красивый город.
Thank you for this amazing video , greetings from Indonesia 🇲🇨🇲🇨🇲🇨
Thank you, Jenny!