Have you ever seen stone dragons come to life? 🐉🌧️ In Beijing’s Forbidden City, that’s exactly what happens when it rains heavily! The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is home to over a thousand stone dragon head spouts. When the rain pours, water gushes from their mouths, creating an amazing and magical scene that leaves visitors in awe!
These 1,142 stone dragon heads aren’t just for show—they’re part of an ancient drainage system designed over 600 years ago! 💧 The architects of the Ming Dynasty built these spouts to protect the grand palaces from flooding. The dragons help channel the rainwater away efficiently, keeping the Forbidden City dry and safe even during the heaviest downpours.
Isn’t it incredible how ancient technology still works so well today? Next time you’re in Beijing and it starts to rain, make sure to visit the Forbidden City to witness the stone dragons in action! 🐲✨
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Stone dragons roar to life at the Forbidden City amid heavy rain
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