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Forbidden City's ancient drainage prevents flooding despite severe rainstorm

By Chen Liubing (chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2016-07-22 10:56
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Forbidden City's ancient drainage prevents flooding despite severe rainstorm

Sound drainage system of Forbidden City averts water logging on July 20, 2016. [Photo from Sina Weibo]

 

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