The imperial quarters let us get a closer look at the ubiquitous yellow roof tiles--featuring more exquisite detail, and more dragons. Imperial buildings have yellow roofs, while temple roofs are blue.

| The Forbidden City | The Summer Palace | The Ming Tombs |

Copyright 2002 Alison Stuebe

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