China Culture Free Stock Images

Related searches:

Include:

Xijiang thousand family Miao village, Guizhou, China

Xijiang thousand family Miao village, Guizhou, China

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Mutian valley Great Wall of China

Mutian valley Great Wall take photos, in China. Mutian valley Great Wall take photos, in China

Asia China, Beijing, historic buildings,badaling the Great Wall

Asia China, Beijing, historic buildings,badaling the Great Wall

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

Mutian valley Great Wall of China

Mutian valley Great Wall take photos in China. Mutian valley Great Wall take photos in China

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Ancient house in Hongcun in China

Hongcun is a interesting human culture scenery. There are many acient house. Hongcun is a interesting human culture scenery. There are many acient house.

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards. Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics. Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

China Shanghai Aegean Shopping Park

China Shanghai Aegean Shopping Park

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

China tea culture

China tea culture

Roof of a ancient temple in China.

The roof of a traditional building in China or Japan. The roof of a traditional building in China or Japan.

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards. Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics. Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

China Shanghai Aegean Shopping Park

China Shanghai Aegean Shopping Park

China wood chopsticks with jade insertion

China brown wood chopsticks with white jade insertion. China brown wood chopsticks with white jade insertion

Interior of the Long traditional Corridor with highly decorated painted ceiling. Walkway through the Summer Palace, Beijing, China

Interior of the Long traditional Corridor with highly decorated painted ceiling. Walkway through the Summer Palace, Beijing, China

Ghost dragon at ancient china townt dragon

Dragon and oriental ancient china town. Dragon and oriental ancient china town

China old house

China old house

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Mutian valley Great Wall of China

Mutian valley Great Wall take photos in China. Mutian valley Great Wall take photos in China

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

China Shanghai Aegean Shopping Park

China Shanghai Aegean Shopping Park

The old construction of china

Took photo in the best beautiful village of china where is in WuYuan in Jiangxi province. Took photo in the best beautiful village of china where is in WuYuan in Jiangxi province

Star of China tea leaves

Star of China tea leaves on white background

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

China Mount Emei Golden Summit

Mount Emei is the sacred place of Buddhism in China, but also the eldest son of the Buddhas, Samantabhadra's temple. Emei Golden Summit is an 48-meter-high bronze statue of the ten Fang Puxian golden dome centered on the Golden Temple by the Yao, a deep, Palaces, Shining silver white house and the composition of the new Golden Summit pilgrimage road. Golden Summit is the peak of Mount Emei travel process, which is 3077 meters above sea level. The top is a smallplain, old Palaces A, in the sun exposure, the dazzling, hence the name golden dome. Mount Emei is the sacred place of Buddhism in China, but also the eldest son of the Buddhas, Samantabhadra's temple. Emei Golden Summit is an 48-meter-high bronze statue of the ten Fang Puxian golden dome centered on the Golden Temple by the Yao, a deep, Palaces, Shining silver white house and the composition of the new Golden Summit pilgrimage road. Golden Summit is the peak of Mount Emei travel process, which is 3077 meters above sea level. The top is a smallplain, old Palaces A, in the sun exposure, the dazzling, hence the name golden dome.

China dolls, statues church door.

China doll carved stone Mr Porter is located in front of the gates. China doll carved stone Mr Porter is located in front of the gates.

Asia China, Beijing, 798 Art District

Asia China, Beijing, 798 Art District

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

China Shanghai Aegean Shopping Park

China Shanghai Aegean Shopping Park

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

China town

China Shanghai Aegean Shopping Park

China Shanghai Aegean Shopping Park

Rice terraced fields landscape in china

Rice terraced fields landscape in south of china. Rice terraced fields landscape in south of china

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Shantang Street,Suzhou,Jiangsu ,China

Shantang Street,Suzhou,Jiangsu ,China

Asia China, Beijing, 798 Art District

Asia China, Beijing, 798 Art District

Chinese ceiling lamp

Real and Beautiful.Wooden lamp Chinese Art China elements China decoration Chinese culture Home Furnishing decoration. Real and Beautiful.Wooden lamp Chinese Art China elements China decoration Chinese culture Home Furnishing decoration

Mutian valley Great Wall of China

Mutian valley Great Wall in China in 2013. Mutian valley Great Wall in China in 2013.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards.
Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics.
Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

Xijiang thousand family Miao village, Guizhou, China

Xijiang thousand family Miao village, Guizhou, China

A ricefield at China.

A ricefield at China. In just a few months the paddy will be harvested into rice.

China's tea utensils Purple sand pot

China's tea utensils Purple sand pot．. China's tea utensils Purple sand pot．

Century Square in Foshan China

Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction. Guangdong Foshan in China's Century Plaza is a symbol of the local construction

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards. Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics. Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

China Mount Emei Golden Summit

Mount Emei is the sacred place of Buddhism in China, but also the eldest son of the Buddhas, Samantabhadra's temple. Emei Golden Summit is an 48-meter-high bronze statue of the ten Fang Puxian golden dome centered on the Golden Temple by the Yao, a deep, Palaces, Shining silver white house and the composition of the new Golden Summit pilgrimage road. Golden Summit is the peak of Mount Emei travel process, which is 3077 meters above sea level. The top is a smallplain, old Palaces A, in the sun exposure, the dazzling, hence the name golden dome. Mount Emei is the sacred place of Buddhism in China, but also the eldest son of the Buddhas, Samantabhadra's temple. Emei Golden Summit is an 48-meter-high bronze statue of the ten Fang Puxian golden dome centered on the Golden Temple by the Yao, a deep, Palaces, Shining silver white house and the composition of the new Golden Summit pilgrimage road. Golden Summit is the peak of Mount Emei travel process, which is 3077 meters above sea level. The top is a smallplain, old Palaces A, in the sun exposure, the dazzling, hence the name golden dome.

Shenyang Imperial Palace

The Shenyang Imperial Palace, one of the two most intact imperial group-buildings ever existing in China, is located at Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. Covering an area of more than 60,000 square meters (about 71,760 square yards), the Shenyang Imperial Palace is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. The palace consists of more than 300 rooms, formed around 20 courtyards. Founded in 1624, the 380-year-old Shenyang Imperial Palace is one of the few ancient Chinese architectures to epitomize an ethnic culture, next to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The palace can be divided into three sections-the eastern section, the middle section and the western section. Each section boasts of unique characteristics. Besides the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only other existing palace complex in China. Within its walls much is revealed about the early Qing Dynasty. It was listed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2004 as an extension of the Forbidden City and is now the most popular and renowned tourist attraction in Shenyang.

- Home
- Search for China culture free images