In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon has long been regarded as a symbol of good luck, power mystery. Among the rich legacies (遗产) of Chinese geography, the dragon totems （图腾） in the Forbidden City are (undoubted) a charming presence.
The Forbidden City, a fascinating architectural complex (建筑群) is known as the "treasure of China", was once the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. And nowadays it (stand) as the world's largest and most complete existing ancient wooden structure architectural complex. As one of the most important cultural (symbol) in China, the dragon has always meant good fortune. In the Forbidden City, the dragons, whether flying in the sky, leaping between beams（横梁）, or hidden the details, all tell ancient stories.
In each corner of the Forbidden City, lifelike dragons in various shapes can (see), not only showing great craftsmanship, but also (carry) deep historical and cultural meanings.
According to (photograph) Gu Caihua, those dragons on the roofs seem to be guarding the ancient palaces, while those dragons on beams appear to be telling the changes of geography. These dragons are not merely decorations; they carry significance of traditional Chinese culture.
