用英语说中国旅游华北地区 05：故宫自然概况2

　　特别提醒

　　Forbidden City enjoys great importance in the history of world architecture. As a classic masterpiece，it folly embodies the tradition and style of ancient Chinese architecture. Specifically，it is outstanding with these feaiures: red walls and yellow tiles，carved and painted beams and pillars，axial symmetry. high base，large eaves，multi pillars，varied roof styles in accordance with ranks， and immortals or mystical beasts as decoration on the roof ridges. 故宫在世界建筑史上具有极其重要的地位，是建筑艺术的经典之作，集中体现了我国古代建筑艺术的优秀传统和独特风格。故宫的建筑有如下几个突出特点：红墙黄瓦，雕梁画栋;中轴布局，左右对称;高台基，大屋檐，多圆柱;屋顶多样，等级分明;屋脊多用“仙人”、“走兽”等装饰。

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