Dream-like Forbidden City after the storm
A kaleidoscope of color and reflections, the Forbidden City's reputation for mystery and beauty is enhanced after a summer storm hit Beijing on June 23, 2017. An imperial palace since the 15th century, it was the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government for 500 years. Since 1925, it's been home to the prestigious Palace Museum. [Photo provided by the Palace Museum]
The dream-like scenery of the Palace Museum, better known as the Forbidden City, after heavy summer rain. Established in 1925, the site served as the imperial palace for two consecutive dynasties, the Ming and the Qing, and is now one of the most prestigious museums in China and worldwide. [Photo provided by the Palace Museum]
The dream-like scenery of the Palace Museum, better known as the Forbidden City, after heavy summer rain. Established in 1925, the site served as the imperial palace for two consecutive dynasties, the Ming and the Qing, and is now one of the most prestigious museums in China and worldwide. [Photo provided by the Palace Museum]
The dream-like scenery of the Palace Museum, better known as the Forbidden City, after heavy summer rain. Established in 1925, the site served as the imperial palace for two consecutive dynasties, the Ming and the Qing, and is now one of the most prestigious museums in China and worldwide. [Photo provided by the Palace Museum]
The dream-like scenery of the Palace Museum, better known as the Forbidden City, after heavy summer rain. Established in 1925, the site served as the imperial palace for two consecutive dynasties, the Ming and the Qing, and is now one of the most prestigious museums in China and worldwide. [Photo provided by the Palace Museum]
The dream-like scenery of the Palace Museum, better known as the Forbidden City, after heavy summer rain. Established in 1925, the site served as the imperial palace for two consecutive dynasties, the Ming and the Qing, and is now one of the most prestigious museums in China and worldwide. [Photo provided by the Palace Museum]
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