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In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon has long been a symbol of auspiciousness (吉祥), power and mystery. 1． the rich heritages of Chinese history, the dragon totems (图腾) in the Forbidden City are undoubtedly 2． amazing presence.

The Forbidden City, a magnificent architectural complex (建筑群) 3． (recognize) as the treasure of China, was once the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It stands as the world’s 4． (large) and most complete existing ancient wooden structure architectural complex. As one of the most important cultural totems in China, the dragon has always been a symbol of good 5． (fortunate). In the Forbidden City, the dragons, 6． leaping between beams (梁), hovering in the sky, or hidden in the details, all tell ancient stories.

In each corner of the Forbidden City, lifelike dragons in various shapes can be seen,7． (show) not only delicate craftsmanship but also deep historical and cultural significance. And more often, the dragon decorations 8． (refer) to as the guardians of the Forbidden City.

According to photographer Gu Caihua, those dragons carved on the 9． (roof) seem to be guarding the ancient palaces, while those dragons on beam s appear to be telling the historical changes. These dragons are not 10． (simple) decorations; they carry the essence of Chinese culture.