The Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Complete Travel Guide The Forbidden City, officially named the Palace Museum, stands at the core of Beijing’s central axis and is one of the most precious UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China. Constructed from 1406 to 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, it served as the royal residence and political center for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties over nearly 500 years. Covering 72 hectares with more than 9,000 wooden rooms, the palace complex adopts a strict symmetrical central-axis layout. Red walls, golden glazed…
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