A while back, I heard about this place called the Forbidden Gardens. It’s located in Katy, TX and has been around for nearly two decades. Well, the other week, I was reading Swamplot and noticed that the gardens were shutting down to make way to for the Grand Parkway expansion (this will become the 3rd loop around the greater Houston area connecting Katy to The Woodlands on over to Baytown and back). I told Diane that we should go see it before it was gone forever. Overall, it was a semi interesting visit — a little past its prime, though. I’m sure if it was a little bit warmer (it was a cold Saturday morning when we went), we would have enjoyed it more –especially if it were during spring.
Terracotta Warriors
Lots of them
Detailed replicas of those found in China
Lots of horses too
These seemed a little weathered…
Diane strutting her stuff
I like to read pamphlets, signs, etc.
A village near the Forbidden City
Your guess is as good as mine
The “Venice” of China
Forbidden City model
Sneak preview of the real deal
We were going to check this place out a few years ago, but could never find the exact address & directions. Too bad it’s closing. I can’t believe how many warriors they have there!
I’m SOOO glad you posted this! I have been wanting to go there for a long time. Now I’ve GOT to. We’ll head over this weekend.