The Forbidden City

Gorgeous tree against the sky at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Just love the way these trees look on the bare winter days at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Looking over at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China as it glints in the morning sunshine.

A fun table carving at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Artwork and an exhibit from students in the countryside of China at the Forbidden City in Beijing.

A student shows off her calligraphy skills at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

At the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Joining the crowds as we enter the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

At the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Vendors push knickknacks and souvenirs at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

River running through the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Decorative and ornate buildings at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

The artwork and ceiling paintings at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

The Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

A cistern of sorts for keeping liquid water nearby during the frozen winter months at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Elaborate and ornate decorations on the cisterns in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Intricate details on the temples inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Very close look at the details and fun bronze details on a cistern at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Green Temple at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Temple details at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Rooftops at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Green and yellow art decorations on the walls at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.

Detailed artwork on the walls of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.