This recent photoshoot caused quite a controversy in China because it was done in the historic Forbidden City. You wouldn't expect to find anyone doing something like this in the historical home of Chinese royals from various dynasties, but this happened.

The model is yet to be named, but she recently blew up Chinese social media by posting pics of herself naked at the Forbidden City.

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Many netizens have criticized the photoshoot as profaning cultural artifacts.

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Pretty much, poor taste in general.

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The nude model was even seen straddling on an ancient marble dragon head.

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What do you think? Was this done in poor taste?

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