Views Of The Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) Peking, China (1903 Original Black & White Film)

Explore the majesty of the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) in Peking, China, through this captivating black and white film from 1903. The camera offers stunning panoramic views from atop the Meridian Gate (Wu Men), showcasing iconic landmarks such as the Gate of Great Harmony (T'ai Ho Men) and the Hall of Supreme Harmony (T'ai Ho Tien). Witness the serene beauty of the White Pagoda (Pai Ta) nestled in Pei-Hai Park, before the gaze shifts to the grandeur of the West Flowery Gate. Experience the historical splendor of ancient China in this remarkable footage.

Source :
Ackerman, R., Biograph Company, Theodore Roosevelt Association Collection & Paper Print Collection. (1903) The Forbidden City, Pekin. United States: American Mutoscope & Biograph Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mp76000090/