The way insideThe Meridian Gate is the main entrance to the Forbidden City at its most southern point. Here the wall surrounding the complex reaches a height of more than 40 feet.

Audio guide rentals are another option. You must enter the Forbidden City through the Meridian Gate, which is easily reached via the Tian'an men East or Tian'an men West subway stops.

However, on the Donghua Gate of the Forbidden City, there were only eight rows. This is because coffins go through this gate hence the number of doornails was reduced to an even or yin number.

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