WALKING AROUND THE PALACE MUSEUM - BEIJING, CHINA
Established in 1925, the Palace Museum is located in the imperial palace of the consecutive Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. The magnificent architectural complex, also known as the Forbidden City, and the vast holdings of paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, and antiquities of the imperial collections make it one of the most prestigious museums in China and the world. In 1961, the State Council designated the former imperial residence as one of China's foremost-protected cultural heritage sites, and in 1987 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Location and Layout
Situated in the heart of Beijing, the Palace Museum is approached through the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an men). Immediately to the north of the Palace Museum is Prospect Hill (also called Coal Hill), while on the east and west are the Wangfujing and Zhongnanhai neighborhoods. Ancient China’s astronomers endowed the location with cosmic significance. They correlated the emperor's abode, which they considered the pivot of the terrestrial world, with the Pole Star (Ziwei yuan)—believed to be the center of the heavens. Because of its centrality and restricted access, the palace was called the Forbidden City. It was built from 1406 to 1420 by the third emperor of the Ming dynasty, the Yongle Emperor (r. 1403-1420) who, upon usurping the throne, determined to move his capital northward from Nanjing to Beijing. Over 200 years later, the Ming dynasty fell to the Manchu Qing dynasty in 1644. Then, in 1911, the Qing were subsequently overthrown by republican revolutionaries. The last emperor, Puyi (who ruled from 1909 to 1911 under the reign name Xuantong), continued to live in the palace after his abdication until he was expelled in 1924. During nearly six hundred years of imperial operation, the palace served as the residence and court of twenty-four emperors.
The Forbidden City is surrounded by 10-metre-high walls and a 52-metre-wide moat. Measuring 961 meters from north to south and 753 meters from east to west, the complex covers an area of 1,110,000 square meters. Each side of the rectangular city has a gate. These four gates are the Meridian Gate (Wu men) on the south, the Gate of Divine Prowess (Shenwu men) on the north, and the East and West Prosperity Gates (Donghua men and Xihua men), respectively. Entering from the south, visitors will see a succession of halls and palaces spreading out on either side of the central axis. The glowing yellow roofs of the stately buildings seem to levitate above the vermilion walls. This magnificent sight is amplified by the painted ridges and carved beams of the ancient structures.
Known as the Outer Court, the southern portion of the Forbidden City features three main halls – the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe dian), Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghe dian), and Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe dian). These three halls are flanked by the Belvedere of Embodying Benevolence (Tiren ge) and Belvedere of Spreading Righteousness (Hongyi ge). The Outer Court was the venue for the emperor’s court and grand audiences.
Mirroring this arrangement is the Inner Court, which is the northern portion of the Forbidden City. The Palace of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing gong), Hall of Union (Jiaotai dian), and Palace of Earthly Tranquility (Kunning gong) lie upon the central axis. The Six Eastern Palaces and the Six Western Palaces are private imperial residences found on their respective sides of the main axis. Other major buildings in the Inner Court include the Hall for Abstinence (Zhai gong) and Hall of Sincere Solemnity (Chengsu dian) in the east and the Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxin dian), Belvedere of Raining Flowers (Yuhua ge), and Palace of Compassion and Tranquility (Cining gong) in the west. The Inner Court is not only comprised of the residences of the emperor and his consorts but also venues for religious rituals and administrative activities. The far north end of the Inner Court is the Imperial Garden.
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Situated at the city center in Beijing - The Forbidden City was the imperial palace for twenty-four emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties and it was the most powerful place for about 5 centuries. It is the world's largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. Surrounded by a 52-meter-wide moat and a 10-meter-high wall. It is the best-preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world.
Only the imperial court members were allowed in the city hence to outsiders it was the “Forbidden City”. Even till date a small portion of the city is open to Public. It has about ten thousand room but a few are accessible to public.
You can only do a south-to-north unidirectional visit. Visitors can only enter through the Meridian Gate (Wumen) and leave from the Gate of Divine Prowess (Shenwumen) or East Prosperity Gate (Donghuamen). Three to four hours is enough for touring the central axis; if you have interest in exploring more about the imperial palace, more time need to be spent in the west and east wings.
Meridian Gate was the place where the Emperor announced the new lunar calendar on the winter solstice. Enter through Meridian Gate, and go across Golden Stream Bridge, then you will arrive at the outer court.
It is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family.
The Outer Court
The outer court is made up of three main buildings, the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian), the Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian) and the Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian). These halls were where the emperors attended the grand ceremonies and conducted state affairs.
The first hall waiting for you is the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the most important and largest structure in the Forbidden City. The emperors' Dragon Throne (Longyi) is in this hall.
Out from the Hall of the Preserving Harmony, you will notice a huge block of marble carved with cloud and dragon designs. Go straight, and you will see another gate, called the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Qianqingmen). This is the main gateway to the inner living court.
The Inner Court
The inner court is composed of the three main structures at the rear of the Forbidden City, namely the Palace of Heavenly Peace (Qianqinggong), the Palace of Union and Peace(Jiaotaidian) and the Palace of Terrestrial Tranquility (Kunninggong).
Exiting and going further north, travelers will find the Imperial Garden. The garden offers an aesthetic change from the crimson and gray building complex to a colorful and luxuriant atmosphere.
Exit
The main exit gate of the Forbidden City is the Gate of Divine Might, behind the Imperial Garden.
Chinese imperial roof decorations are intriguing, there are statuettes placed along the ridge line of official buildings of the Chinese empire.
Only official buildings were allowed to use such roof decorations. Along the ridges, near the corner, a row of small figures is placed. At the tail of the procession will be an imperial dragon, representing the authority of the state. At the head of the procession will be a man riding a Phoenix. In between will be mythical beasts, usually an odd number of them. The number of the figures is determined by the importance of the person living in the building. The maximum number of beasts is nine which is seen here, taken at the Hall of Supreme Harmony (the Emperor’s abode)
The artefacts and the figurers in the Forbidden City are also quite interesting and symbolic.
As already mentioned that not all parts of the city are accessible to tourists, there is a Palace museum where you can see a lot of royal artefacts, and there are also model rooms to showcase the lifestyle of the royals back in the day.
And of course don’t miss the nine dragon’s wall. With in the city.
You will have to walk a lot during you visit to the forbidden city so make sure you the Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Beijing, China (Travel Vlog) - East Coast couple survives National Week
Our trip to Beijing: escaping death, temple mishap, insane crowds and the Great Wall.
Our adventure fell during Golden Week, a 7-day national holiday in October that commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China. We explored some of Beijing's most amazing landmarks along with hundred millions of tourists and fell in love with a different culture. Join us as we discover Beijing and share our experience with you.
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LOCATIONS:
- Jingshan Gongyuan:
- Tiananmen square:
- Dongjiaominxiang Hutong:
- Mausoleum Mao Zedong:
- Forbidden City Tian'an men (gate of heavenly peace):
- Temple of Confucius:
- Yiheyuan (Summer palace):
- Wu Men (Meridian gate):
- Xijiaominxiang Hutong:
- Taihe Dian (Hall of Great Harmony):
- The Great wall (Mutianyu Section):
- Chaoyang District:
- Lama Temple (Yonghegong):
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Sugar Zone, by Silent Partner
All Aboard, by Silent Partner
All My Shuffling, by Silent Partner
The Bluest Star, by The 126ers
WUDANG Dragon Gate Kungfu School Young Disciples performs @ CTC TravelCarnival July 2014
Young disciples from Wudang Dragon Gate Kungfu School ( Long Men Pai )...performs at the CTC Travel Carnival , July 26/27 , 2014 .....a video by KennieGVideoWorksProduction.Copyrighted KGVWs.
我在故宫修文物 Master in Forbidden City（CCTV 2016）第一集 Episode 1 (with English Sub)
CCTV纪录片《我在故宫修文物》历经了5年的项目调研，4个月不间断的纪实拍摄，共三集，每集展现几类关系密切的文物修复和性情各不相同的修复大师。第一集讲述青铜器、宫廷钟表和陶瓷的修复故事。
After 5 years of project research and 4 months of non-stop documentary filming, the CCTV documentary “Masters in Forbidden City” presents three episodes of the repair process of various artifacts and conservators with distinct personalities. The first episode tells stories of the repair process of bronze ware, royal timepieces, and ceramics.
字幕制作人员：程子浛，胡沐镕，李潭飞，史梦琳，王译璇
Wudang Taiyi Tie Song Pai [武当太乙铁松派]
Wudang Martial arts 4 main divisions Long Men (Dragon Gate), Tiang Gang (Heavenly Constellations), Taiyi (Supreme Divinity) and Qing Xu (Daoist Simplicity). Then there are many schools of practice be it Daoist practices, Internal Cultivation (NeiGong), Nourishing and Longevity practices, Cultural or Scholarly, and/or Martial Arts. One such school is the Wudang Taiyi Tie Song Pai, here Madam Wang performs parts of the Jade Maiden methods. For further information visit us:
Kungfu School Bai Jia Zhi Dao
Promotiefilm Kungfu School Bai Jia Zhi Dao uit Margraten, Zuid-Limburg.
Kung Fu School Bai Jia Zhi Dao bestaat sinds 2005. Bai Jia Zhi Dao, betekent De weg van vele stijlen. Voor deze naam is gekozen omdat de Kung Fu stijl, die in onze school wordt beoefend, een bundeling en suppletie is van verschillende hoofdstijlen.
De basis van onze Kung Fu stijl is de Zuid-Chinese familiestijl Sin Chuan (waaierboxen). Naast deze familiestijl komen eveneens technieken terug uit andere hoofdstijlen zoals; Wing Chung, Shoalin Long Fist, Choy Lay Fut en Hung Gar. Dit alles is een combinatie van Noord- en Zuid-Chinese Kung Fu.
Onze hoofdgedachte is de traditionele Kung Fu beoefening. Deze trainingswijze heeft duidelijke overeenkomsten met de Chinese krijger zoals die vroeger beoefend werd.
Respect, discipline en sociaal gedrag, ligt hoog in het vaandel van onze school.
Voor meer informatie, zie onze website:
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Our Founder Master Moy demonstrates Taoist Tai Chi® arts.
Master Moy Lin Shin, founder of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, demonstrates the Taoist Tai Chi® arts.
In 1970, Master Moy immigrated to Canada, where he devoted the rest of his life to fulfilling the the aim to help people restore and maintain their physical, mental and spiritual well being through the practice of the Taoist Tai Chi® arts.
Master Moy was always careful to point out that these teachings were more than just a mere set of movements, they encompassed practical wisdom for living, drawing upon the richness of Chinese culture and Taoist tradition.
Read more on The Taoist Tai Chi® arts are based in a tradition in which true health comes from cultivating body, mind, and spirit to achieve harmony within the self and with the universe. These arts exercise the entire physiology, including the tendons, joints, connective tissue, and internal organs. The movements contribute to better posture, increased strength and flexibility, and improved circulation. The practice of Taoist Tai Chi® arts is also meditation. Each step in the training returns the mind to stillness, clarity, and wisdom, helping us let go of worries and bringing a sense of well-being and happiness.
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For more information on our Pain Relief Program outside Canada, visit: taoisttaichi.org/painrelief
The Choice is Ours (2016) Official Full Version
Intro: 0:00
Part 1 6:16
Part 2 23:28
Part 3 47:03
Part 4 1:19:09
Produced/Directed by Roxanne Meadows and Joel Holt
Script by Roxanne Meadows
Editor Joel Holt, assisted by Roxanne Meadows & Nathanael Dinwiddie
Original Score by Kat Epple
This film series explores many aspects of our society. To rethink what is possible in our world, we need to consider what kind of world we want to live in. Although we refer to it as a civilization, it is anything but civilized. Visions of global unity & fellowship have long inspired humanity, yet the social arrangements up to the present have largely failed to produce a peaceful and productive world. While we appear to be technically advanced, our values and behaviors are not. The possibility of an optimistic future is in stark contrast to our current social, economic, and environmental dilemmas. The Choice Is Ours includes interviews with notable scientists, media professionals, authors, and other thinkers exploring the difficulties we face.
Part I provides an introduction and overview of cultural & environmental conditions that are untenable for a sustainable world civilization. It explores the determinants of behavior to dispel the myth of “human nature” while demonstrating how the environment shapes behavior. The science of behavior is an important - yet largely missing - ingredient in our culture.
Part II questions the values, behaviors, and consequences of our social structures, and illustrates how our global monetary system is obsolete and increasingly insufficient to meet the needs of most people. Critical consideration of the banking, media, and criminal justice systems reveals these institutions for what they really are: tools of social control managed by the established political and economic elite. If we stay the present course, the familiar cycles of crime, economic booms & busts, war, and further environmental destruction are inevitable.
Part III explains the methods and potential of science. It proposes solutions that we can apply at present to eliminate the use of non-renewable sources of energy. It depicts the vision of The Venus Project to build an entirely new world from the ground up, a “redesign of the culture,” where all enjoy a high standard of living, free of servitude and debt, while also protecting the environment.
Part IV explains how it is not just architecture and a social structure that is in desperate need of change, but our values which have been handed down from centuries ago. They too need to be updated to our technological age, which has the potential to eliminate our scarcity-driven societies of today. Our problems are mostly of our own making, but we can still turn things around before the point of no return. It’s not too late for an optimistic outlook on the fantastic possibilities that lie before us.
Jacque Fresco-Futurist, Industrial Designer, Social Engineer, Founder of The Venus Project
Jeffrey A. Hoffman Ph.D. - Prof. Aeronautics & Astronautics MIT, Former NASA Astronaut
Henry Schlinger, Ph.D., BCBA-D - Prof. Psychology CAL State University
Abby Martin - Journalist & Host The Empire Files
Karen Hudes - Economist, Lawyer, World Bank Whistleblower
Erin Ade - Reporter & Host Boom Bust – RT
Paul Wright - Founder & Director of Human Rights Defense Center, Editor of Prison Legal News, Author
Dylan Ratigan - Author & TV Host The Dylan Ratigan Show
Mark Jacobson, Ph.D. - Prof. Civil & Env. Engineering, Stanford University. thesolutionsproject.org
Erik Brynjolfsson, Ph.D. - Prof. of Management-MIT Sloan School of Management, Dir. MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, Author
Lawrence M. Krauss, Ph.D. - Foundation Prof. School of Earth and Space Exploration, and director of Origins Project, Arizona State University. Author A Universe from Nothing.
Paul G. Hewitt - Author Conceptual Physics
Roxanne Meadows - Co-Founder The Venus Project
*special thanks also to Alexander Obraz ...Obraz.io who created the many 2d motion depictions (plus the sound fx!) of concepts such as the hamburgers and fried chicken segment and many others which are Alexander's inimitable work style and attention to details where we needed very specific illustrations of key points.
The Venus Project proposes an alternative vision of what the future can be if we apply what we already know in order to achieve a sustainable new world civilization. It calls for a straightforward redesign of our culture in which the age-old inadequacies of war, poverty, hunger, debt, and unnecessary human suffering are viewed not only as avoidable but as totally unacceptable. Anything less will result in a continuation of the same catalog of problems inherent in today's world.
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NYSTV - Where Are the 10 Lost Tribes of Israel Today The Prophecy of the Return
Is it the 10 Lost Tribes of Israel? Or 12? What were their origins? Where did they go? Where are they now? What is their connection to the Illuminati?
Are they destined to inherit the Earth? Or wander forever?
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