![]() Their cuisine is also Japanese-inspired as are many of the characters’ names who live there. The Kyoshi warriors wear Japanese armor and paint their faces in designs reminiscence of Kabuki, classical Japanese dance drama. Regions like Kyoshi Island, however, resemble feudal Japan. Ba Sing Se, surrounded by high walls, may also resemble Constantinople, the capital of the Roman Empire which also saw large numbers of refugees during times of war. The emperor and people’s garb appears to be of the Qing dynasty with various Korean influences as well. An Avatar Spring Break with Mike and Bryan. 3 References Robert Moscoe (April 6, 2007). 2 The map of Republic City is taken from the Welcome to Republic City online game. The capital city, Ba Sing Se, resembles Beijing and the royal palace therein is based on the Forbidden City. 1 The locations for Aang's favorite spots to ride elephant koi, hopping llamas, and hog monkeys were mentioned in 'The Avatar Returns'. In particular, the kingdom takes inspiration from the Chinese Ming and Qing dynasties, the last imperial dynasties before the Republic of China. Most generally, the setting may be considered “Eurasia.” Only select locations from Avatar: The Last Airbender are included. The Earth Kingdom is probably the most complex and historically elaborate of any of the Avatar settings, containing cities inspired by everything from later Chinese dynastic periods to Shogun Japan to the Roman Empire. Interactive Map of Avatar: The Last Airbender. ![]()
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