古老的皇宫
An Ancient Imperial Palace
故宫的历史
The History of the Forbidden City
非凡的建筑特色
Remarkable Architectural Features
故宫的设计思想
The Design Concept of the Forbidden City
故宫的布局
The Layout of the Forbidden City
故宫的颜色
The Colors Used in the Forbidden City
故宫的建筑等级
The Hierarchy of Buildings in the Forbidden City
附录:故宫的建筑装饰
Annex: The Decoration of Buildings in the Forbidden City
城中之城
A City Within City
城池
City Wall and Moat
四大宫门
Four Major Palace Gates
三大宫廷广场
Three Major Palace Squares
外朝三大殿
Three Halls of the Outer Court
内廷后三宫
Three Palaces of the Inner Court
偏殿——养心殿
Side hall——Hall of Mental Cultivation
太上皇宫
Palace for the Emperor's Father
太后宫
Palace for the Empress Dowager
后妃寝宫
Imperial Concubines' Sleeping Palace
太子宫和皇子宫
Palaces for the Crown Prince and other Princes
故宫中的其他殿堂
Other Halls in the Forbidden City
御花园
Imperial Garden
皇帝的工作与生活
Work and Daily Life of the Emperor
上朝理政
Holding Court
皇帝的日常生活
Daily Life of the Emperor
故宫的珍宝
Treasures in the Forbidden City
附录:故宫的游览线路
Annex: Visitor Route in the Forbidden City