Forbidden City, Imperial palace in Beijing
The Forbidden City is a large palace complex in Beijing, China, containing more than 980 surviving buildings with 8,704 rooms.
It served as the home of emperors and their households for almost 500 years, from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) to the end of the Qing dynasty (1644–1912).
The Forbidden City is a symbol of imperial power, reflected in its grand architecture and cultural significance.
Today, it's a museum that showcases Chinese history and houses numerous national treasures.
The Forbidden City is the world's largest palace complex and covers 72 hectares.
Location: Donghuamen Subdistrict
Inception: 1420
Architect: Kuai Xiang
Official opening: 1923
Website: dpm.org.cn
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