Fretwork In The Form Of A Dragon On The Wall In The Forbidden City. Beijing, Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Before the South Gate of the Forbidden City stands the famous Wall of Nine Dragons. This ancient monument was built in 1773. The length of the wall, which stands on a marble base, is 29.4 meters, and its height is 3.5 meters. It depicts nine dragons playing with pearls over the waves of the ocean. The wall of the Nine Dragons drives away evil spirits from the entrance to the Palace of Serenity and Longevity.In ancient China, ornaments with dragons were very popular. According to legend, the emperor was the son of a dragon. Since antiquity, dragons have served as a decoration for the imperial palace and have been the talisman of China. These mythical animals were the symbol of goodness, peace and prosperity.In ancient China, ornaments with dragons were very popular. According to legend, the emperor was the son of a dragon. Since antiquity, dragons have served as a decoration for the imperial palace and have been the talisman of China. These mythical animals were the symbol of goodness, peace and prosperity.