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The Forbidden City in Beijing, China
Korean traditional drum called buk, with Taegeuk symbol, Seoul, South Korea
A large drum is in the foreground with traditional architecture in the background, presenting a solemn and culturally rich scene
Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province - Aerial photography of West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda and city skyline
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Indian Vintage Musical Instrument Nagada Dhol
Summer landscape of Temple of Heaven park in China
Korean traditional drum called buk, with Taegeuk symbol
The Summer Palace in Beijing
A photo of traditional drums used during shows and competitions.
Shenyang, Liaoning, China- March 3, 2012: The Mukden Palace, also called Shenyang Imperial Palace is the only existing royal palace in China outside of the Forbidden City in Beijing.  It is one twelfth the size of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Here is the Chongzheng Dian (Taiji Dian) in Shenyang Imperial Palace.
Traditional Chinese big drum on wooden frame with dragon relief in a temple, this traditional drum were usually pounded  in sacrificial rites or festivals in ancient times
The Drum Tower of Beijing, and the Drums,  Beijing Butong District.The Drum Tower was built in 1272 during the Yuan dynasty. Beijing, China
Ancient city wall and tourism scenery of Suzhou City, China Shot on December 2, 2016
Seoul, South Korea:  'beopgo' Dharma drum - made of cow skin, its the sound is considered to be an echo of Buddha's teachings and it is believed that the sound will deliver all animals to enlightenment, liberating all sentient beings in the universe - Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
Winter scenery in Summer Palace
Guanyin Pavilion, Ezhou City, Hubei Province
White marble railing in the park, Beijing
Historic temple overlooking the Yangtze River.
Yuchi Jingde Temple, Shuozhou, Shanxi, China
Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China- October 16, 2022: Other than Beijing, Nanjing and Xi'an, there many small but with long history cities or towns. Zhengding, a county under Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province, is a remarkable ancient city with over 3000 years long history. Here is a pavillion in Zhaoyun Temple.
ancient drums in Drum Tower Beijing
his palace complex close to the West Heavenly Gate was used by the emperor for three days prior to conducting the winter solstice ceremony at the Round Altar. Purification was achieved by abstaining from meat, alcohol and sex.
Beijing, China - October 6, 2020: Rock carved boats at the summer palace in Beijing
A morning in the (public) Beihai Park in Beijing, China in spring. The Beihai Park (also called the Winter Palace) used to be an Imperial Park (through five dynasties), but was opened to the public in 1925. It is located close to the Forbidden City in the Center of Beijing. The park includes the Beihai Lake with the Qionghua Island. The Bai Ta (White Pagoda), a 40 m high stupa, is situated on top of the island.
Korean Tranditional crocks for Kimchi, at the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace,  the largest one of where the king Jeongjo and royal family retreated to during a war
Hue Imperial Citadel, Thua Thien Hue province
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