The Forbidden City in Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City, is the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is also one of the most complete and largest wooden structure ancient buildings in China and the world. This palace is located in the center of the central axis of Beijing. It covers an area of about 720000 square meters and a construction area of about 150000 square meters. It has more than 70 large and small palaces and a large number of rooms. It is an important carrier of the five thousand years of Chinese civilization.

Forbidden City

The architectural style of the Forbidden City is unique, which emphasizes symmetry in the whole and details, reflecting the hierarchical system of ancient Chinese society. Among them, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony and the Hall of Baohe are the places where the state holds ceremonies, and their solemn and majestic images symbolize the supremacy of the emperor. And the palace of Qian Qing, Jiaotai Hall and Kunning Palace in the inner court are the main palaces where the emperor and queen live, followed by the imperial garden, which is full of life flavor.

Forbidden City

The construction of the Imperial Palace began in the fourth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1406), based on the Imperial Palace in Nanjing, which lasted 14 years and was completed in the 18th year of Yongle (1420). During the period of the Republic of China, the Forbidden City officially became the Palace Museum on October 10, 1925, and opened to the public, becoming an important place for the study of ancient Chinese history and art.

As a world cultural heritage and the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units, the Forbidden City is not only a treasure of Chinese history and culture, but also a common cultural heritage of all mankind. It witnessed the glorious history of the Ming and Qing dynasties and carried the five thousand years of civilization of the Chinese nation.

Guide map of the Imperial Palace in Beijing

When you come to Beijing, the Forbidden City is a must-visit. Here, you can enjoy the majesty of ancient Chinese royal palaces and feel the breadth and depth of Chinese civilization. Whether you appreciate the architectural art of the Forbidden City, or taste the history and culture, you will be full of harvest.