The Forbidden City as depicted in a Ming dynasty painting Soil excavated during construction of the moat was piled up to the north of the palace to create an artificial hill, the Jingshan hill. [11] ...

Featuring bronze treasures, Burmese jade carvings, camphor wood carvings and pure-colored nanmu wood carvings, the Yongan Pagoda’s interior is spectacular, all showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.