Photos by Brittanie SheyAt first glance, Forbidden Gardens, the odd miniature tribute to the wonders of China located just east of Katy, looks shabby and weathered. Paint peels on the tiny model of the emperor's summer home, pigeon shit covers the Forbidden City, and fiberglass cracks and peels from the statues of horses that guarded the emperor's tomb.
But the story behind the outdoor museum is more interesting than its appearance implies. An hour-long tour with one of the museum's well-
