Shenwumen which means "Gate of Divine Prowess" is one of the entrances to the The Forbidden City.
We did not visit "Jing Shan Park" but Christy, our local guide told us that the last of the Ming emperors, Chongzheng, hanged himself on a tree in that park during a peasant revolt in 1644. 
You can read about its history and view images of the park and the said tree at BeijingGuide2008.What's inside "The Forbidden City"?
A clearer view of the floor plan of The Forbidden City seen in the above photograph.
You can read its history on Wikipedia and find out the name and the function of each area on World Visit Guide.The communication room.
The emperor's sitting room. A place to read and write?
And many many fengshui enhancing artifacts.
This huge crystal is placed outside the emperor’s room. Possibly to enhance love and harmony in his life?
Look at this copper urn. What do you think it was once used for?
You can see many smaller ones placed along its corridors.
The answer: They were used for storing water for fighting fire, just in case of a breakout. During winter, fire were lighted up below the urns to thaw the ice.The Hall of Supreme Harmony
You can see many fengshui enhancing artifacts in The Forbidden City.
Following are slideshows my friend created with photos of his visit to The Forbidden City.
The Forbidden City 故宫/紫禁城They Are Beautiful (The Forbidden City/紫禁城/故宫 pt2)
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