The Forbidden City

Circle of viewpoints: Generate the different perspectives and use different viewpoints to discuss the topic of Preservation and Tourism 

Ying Ying (locals' perspective)

- I feel that we should preserve it.

Why?

It is an old building, many people and tourists who have been there before will recognize it. It is the cultural of the forbidden city and the buildings have its own meanings.

Discussion:

We would be happy to have more tourists coming into our city. The historical values would increase as more time passes by. We should thus preserve such an important building. We also grew up while taking pride in it. It would feel wonderful to share it with my tourists friends.

Nwe Zin (Government - Urban Redevelopment Authority-State Council' perspective)

- We want to preserve the forbidden city and its surrounding places.

Why?

The forbidden city refers to the palace as well as the former imperial family's ancestral temple and the altar of land and grain, located to the south of the palace - dates back to 1940. 

Discussion:

I believe we should preserve a heritage site, this way it will also attracts more tourists. These features below will surely attract those history lovers:

• the best-preserved imperial palace in China,
• the largest ancient palatial structure in the world, and
• the essence and culmination of traditional Chinese architectural accomplishment.

By preserving it , many citizens would be pleased as well. Especially the pioneer generation, this place itself holds lots of memories for them.

Wen Shien (Shopkeeper's perspective)

- We wish to preserve the forbidden city.

Why?

I have noticed that tourists are attracted to buildings like these with historical values. It will surely be good for my business to set up around here with so many Travelers.

Discussion:

I am a citizen of China, thus naturally I would want to preserve our history. At the same time, I am doing business. Thus by preserving this building, more customers will come rolling in. Thus preserving this building is the best choice for me.

Kar Lok (Tourists' perspective)

-We would like if the forbidden city is preserved .

Why?

We are extremely interested in the history of the forbidden city. We know that it have comes a long way, thus our interest is very high.

Discussion:

I believe that preserving it is a good idea to us, who loves history. I believe it will attract a lot of tourists. It will be good for the country to educate their young using this historical buildings.

Henry (Pioneer Generation's perspective)

- We wish to preserve the Forbidden City and its surrounding areas. 

Why?

It came a long way from Ming Dynasty to Japanese Occupation.

Discussion:

We, the older generation knows more about Forbidden City than any other young people. We might not be alive during the golden times of the Forbidden City but we have grown up hearing its stories. Without knowing, it have become our pride. Our History. We do not wish to demolish something that serves as one of the precious memories in our lives. I have great confidence that we can successfully attract tourists with its great history.