Forbidden Gardens Statues: Katy, Texas

The Forbidden Gardens Statues in Katy, Texas, honors Chinese history.
The Forbidden Gardens in Katy, Texas feature a model
of China's Forbidden City.

Built in 1997 by a Hong Kong tycoon as a testament to Chinese history, this Houston-area attraction features a one-third scale model of one of China's greatest archaeological finds: Emperor Qin's tomb and its resident army of 6,000 terra-cotta soldiers.

The Gardens also include an elaborate model of the Forbidden City.

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