The Inner Golden River is seen inside the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, July 31, 2023.As the city of Beijing was hit by rainstorms in recent days, the Forbidden City remained free of flooding thanks to the sound drainage system. The system, first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), still retains ancient rain ditches adding up to 15 kilometers in length, 13 kilometers of which are hidden.
Forbidden City remains free of flooding thanks to sound drainage system
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