Forbidden City -Rooftops
Yellow is the color of the Emperor. Thus almost all roofs in the Forbidden City bear yellow glazed tiles. There are only two exceptions. The library at the Pavilion of Literary Profundity (文渊阁) had black tiles because black was associated with water, and thus fire-prevention. Similarly, the Crown Prince’s residences have green tiles because green was associated with wood, and thus growth.
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I really loved getting a tour of the Forbidden City — it was so interesting because every little thing you saw meant something when they built it. Such an interesting culture 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog btw, I really appreciate new readers. Look forward to seeing you around in the future!
So happy you liked it and hope you will stop back again 🙂 If you have a chance , please take a look at my new blog http://moreimagesfromme.wordpress.com , this blog is for images taken in other countries that I visit, I would appreciate your thoughts and support. Thanks again Mark