The Corner Tower of the Forbidden City

The Corner Tower of the Forbidden City

Each of the four cardinal directions of the “Forbidden City” wall has a gate: the Meridian Gate, the Gate of Divine Prowess, the Donghua Gate, and the Xihua Gate. Majestic gate towers stand atop these gates, while the four diagonal corners feature four solemn, elegant, and exquisitely crafted corner towers.

Elders used to say, “The corner towers are the treasure of the Forbidden City.”

Some say the corner towers of the Forbidden City are like an elder who can both overlook the dramatic changes within the palace, the rise and fall of dynasties, and gaze upon the ordinary lives of common people outside. Some say the corner towers of the Forbidden City are the most beautiful spot in Beijing. Standing by the moat of the Forbidden City and admiring the beauty of the corner towers, you can feel and touch their grandeur, elegance, dignity, and serene wisdom.

Location

Inside the Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing