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Beijing Municipality: Huang Cheng (Imperial City) Tian'an Men (Heavenly Peace Gate) Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) & later 1406-1420, Ŧ Yongle (1402-1424) & later |
Comments: Huang Cheng is a section of Beijing with the Forbidden City at its center. It consists of gardens, shrines, and other service areas between Gu Gong and the Outer City. It is surrounded by a wall and accessed through 6 gates including Tian'an Men (66 x 37 x 32 m). |
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