The chaotic and charming capital of India, don't miss this "Forbidden City".

When it comes to the most famous World Heritage Site in Delhi, it must be the Red Fort of Delhi, which is as important to Indians as the Forbidden City is to us. · To be honest, the first sight of the Red Fort is quite shocking, especially the large-scale red sandstone wall that stretches for 2 kilometers. Due to the high iron content, the entire castle looks spectacularly reddish-brown from the outside, hence the name Red Fort. · The history of the Red Fort in Delhi can be traced back to the Mughal Dynasty. The king Shah Jahan, who was in his heyday, built this palace. It started construction in 1639 and took 10 years to complete. It is said that the Red Fort of Delhi is based on the famous Agra Fort and is a typical Mughal-style Islamic building. Since the era of Emperor Shah Jahan, the capital of the Mughals has been moved from Agra to here. · But apart from the first sight, I personally feel that the inside of the Red Fort is average. The grandeur of the building is far less shocking than what you see outside. It is more like a big park and looks very scattered. · The main entrance of the Red Fort in Delhi is the Lahore Gate on the west side. When India became independent in 1947, the first tricolor flag was raised here. Through the red sandstone archway of the public hall is the private hall inlaid with agate and gemstones. The most important palace of the Red Fort, the Rang Mahal, is hidden behind the lace-like marble carved screen. · Rang Mahal is a place where the king and ministers discuss national affairs. It is all made of white marble. It is also the most luxurious building in the Red Fort and the most worth seeing. There are square arches on three sides and carved square windows on one side. The shape is like a beautifully carved pavilion. · Apart from the palace, most of the Red Fort seems a bit empty, like a leisurely garden. In the northeast corner, there is also the Salimgarh Fort built by Islam Shah Sur in 1546. The two together constitute the Red Fort building complex. · Anyway, the 500-year-old Red Fort is indeed a good place to understand Indian history and culture. If you go to see it with the same expectations as the Forbidden City, you may be disappointed. But just like the various Indians I met along the way, the scattered attitude may be the original appearance of India. · Similarly, this castle not only witnessed the once invincible Mughal dynasty, but even mixed with a bit of romance, from King Shah Jahan's infinite nostalgia for his beloved wife Taj Mahal, and here is also a tragic past. The colonial relics of the British invasion of India can be seen everywhere here. · ⭐Tips 🎫Ticket: 600 rupees for foreigners 🚞Transportation: It is recommended to take a taxi