The walls of the Forbidden City are red and the tiles are yellow. Why is it called the Forbidden City?

In ancient times, purple was a mysterious and noble color. The place where the emperor lived was quite mysterious. The walls of the Forbidden City are red and yellow. Why is it called the Forbidden City? In fact, in ancient China, the price of purple was very expensive at first, and it was necessary to dye purple clothes with the juice of grass roots. This dyeing method is not easy. Wearing purple clothes is very troublesome, especially during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The price of a purple dress can make five white clothes.

Before this, many senior officials can show their nobility, look elegant and like to wear noble purple clothes. The reason why the Forbidden City is called the Forbidden City is actually related to Taoism. In ancient times, some Taoist priests divided the sky into three parts: Tai Wei, Wei Zi and Tai Shi. The tallest of the three is Wei Zi. The emperor in heaven lives here. In fact, when the emperor built this house, he said that he would show his identity by imitating the Wei Zi Palace in the sky.

But the Forbidden City can understand the meaning of the ban. In fact, the hierarchy of the palace is strict, and many ordinary people and some sesame and mung bean officials are difficult to get close to. Many kings in ancient times wanted to show their imperial status, so they found a suitable place. This place, this place should also have a mysterious color, so ordinary people are forbidden to enter. This noble and mysterious name is very suitable for the identity of the emperor.

Now, the Forbidden City is open to everyone, which was inaccessible to ordinary people in the past. Many tourists visit the exhibition hall of the Forbidden City every day, and more than 20 million tourists visit it every year. In fact, many people are curious about ancient holy places and will come again when they have the chance. Now everyone's living standard is improving. On some holidays, you can choose to travel. The Forbidden City has also become a place to punch in. After all, such a mysterious place is now open.