Forbidden City Attraction 2: Large Stone Carving Behind Preserving Harmony Hall
This stone weighs 250 tons.
There were 20,000 Ming Dynasty workers who moved it 70 km from Fangshan. They dug wells, poured water to make ice roads in winter, then pulled it with ropes and rollers. Tons of manpower and effort!
It took 28 days for 70 km.
See the nine dragons? They stand for imperial power. The background hints at the five sacred mountains, meaning national unity and stability.
