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  2. Beijing city fortifications - Wikipedia

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    The city of Beijing was totally closed many times, with commoners forbidden entrance into the city. [4] Beijing city wall and moat, shown on an early 1900s postcard. During the Qing dynasty, Beijing's defense forces mainly relied on the Xiaoqiying, who were scattered in encampments within the Inner city, then mainly inhabited by Manchus.

  3. List of Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Beijing

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    Southeast corner of Beijing city fortifications 北京城东南角楼 39°53′55″N 116°21′04″E  /  39.898728°N 116.351025°E  / 39.898728; 116.351025 Beijing

  4. Zhengyangmen - Wikipedia

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    The Zhengyangmen is situated on the central north–south axis of Beijing. The main gateway of the gatehouse is aligned with Yongdingmen Gate to the south, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the Monument to the People's Heroes in Tiananmen Square, the Tiananmen Gate itself, the Meridian Gate, and the imperial throne in the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, the city's Drum and Bell ...

  5. Category : Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in ...

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    Bailin Temple (Beijing) Beihai Park; Beijing Ancient Observatory; Beijing city fortifications; Beijing Dongyue Temple; Beijing Guozijian; Beijing Liao and Jin City Wall Museum; Beijing Lu Xun Museum; Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park; Beijing Shejitan; Beijing Temple of Confucius; Beijing Zoo; Beijing–Zhangjiakou Railway; Big Bell Temple

  6. Gate of Heavenly Purity - Wikipedia

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    ᠮᡝᠨ kiyan cing men) is the main gate of the Inner Court of the Forbidden City, in Beijing, China. The gate once led people to Forbidden City's residential quarters. [1] [2] It is connected to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and near the Gate of Thriving Imperial Clan. Two gilded Chinese lion sculptures are installed outside the gate. [3]

  7. Category:Fortifications in China - Wikipedia

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    Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Beijing city fortifications; F. Folly fort; Fujian tulou; H. Himalayan towers; S. Stone City ...

  8. Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness - Wikipedia

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    Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... is a building in Forbidden City's Outer Court, in Beijing, China. [1]

  9. Hall of Supreme Harmony - Wikipedia

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    ᡩᡝᠶᡝᠨ;Möllendorff: amba hūwaliyambure deyen) is the largest hall within the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. It is located at its central axis, behind the Gate of Supreme Harmony. Built above three levels of marble stone base, and surrounded by bronze incense burners, the Hall of Supreme Harmony is one of the largest wooden ...