Forbidden City: There Be Dragons Here

Dragons on the roof of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China
Dragons on the roof of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China
Protected From Above
In the Forbidden City, dragons were everywhere. These guardians perched on every rooftop and peered from the sides of many buildings. The dragons were one of my favorite parts of the Forbidden City, makes me wish I had them protecting my home.
Dragon relief on a building in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China
Dragon Relief
A panel adorning the outside of one of the palaces.
Dragon relief on a building in the Forbidden City in Beijing, China
Dragon Corner
This glorious dragon on the corner of one building stood out in sharp contrast to the surrounding painted stone whose color had long since faded.

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