Photo of the Week: Forbidden City, Beijing

The crowds were absolutely maddening at the Forbidden City, which made it difficult to visit on a tight schedule. Nevertheless a must-see when in Beijing.

Forbidden City in Beijing, China (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

Guard at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

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Brad A. Johnson

Brad A. Johnson is a writer and photographer specializing in food and travel. His work has been honored repeatedly by the James Beard Awards, the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards, the pdn Food Photography Awards and many others. Based in Southern California, Brad currently serves as restaurant critic for the Orange County Register.