Today marks the 100th anniversary of the #PalaceMuseum# and the 605th year of the #ForbiddenCity#, its predecessor.
Six centuries of majestic existence, one century of cultural preservation — the legacy continues to shine.
Rehearsal for military parade commemorating China’s V Day in WWII lit up Beijing’s sky with rainbow trails over the #ForbiddenCity# and #TempleofHeaven#.
History below, spectacle above.
🚨 UPDATE: President Trump is about to become the first US president in 51 YEARS to visit China's Temple of Heaven
47 getting the full grand welcome! 🇺🇸🇨🇳
"It is a place of sacred ground where emperors used to pray for the prosperity of the nation. The only other president to visit there was President Gerald Ford in 1975."
"Built in 1420, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is nearly four times the size of the Forbidden City."
"Imperial families held ceremonies here to offer sacrifices to heaven and to pray for good harvests."