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Forbidden Gardens, in Katy, Texas, is a fascinating outdoor museum replicating some of China's major historic scenes. Guided tours take you back to the third century BC to view the first Emperor's amazing 8,000 piece terra-cotta army replicated in 1/3 scale. The tour continues to the intricately detailed miniatures of the famous Forbidden City in Beijing which served as palaces for nearly 500 years of Imperial rule in 1/20 scale.
http://www.forbidden-gardens.com/index.html

This is the replica of the Forbidden City in 1/20th scale. This is the Imperial Garden. I realize these are not that good composition wise, my intent was to show the enormity of the replicas.

This project was funded by a Hong Kong business man for $40mm with a 20 year plan(this is year 10). His kids were going to school in the US and he felt they were loosing touch with their heritage.

(constructive critique is welcome)
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Jan 24 2007 13:29 GMT losp

Brilliant, very informative series, with each
foto so very beautiful and superbly captured !!!
Jan 24 2007 14:48 GMT hans55 PRO
fantastic details !!
Jan 24 2007 22:19 GMT mickmusser
Now this is my favorite for all the color and all the activity. You could make a promo slide show for the Forbidden Gardens.

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