Forbidden City, History, Facts, & Map

Forbidden City, imperial palace complex at the heart of Beijing (Peking), China, so named because access to the area was barred to most of the subjects of the realm. Commissioned in 1406 by the Yongle emperor of the Ming dynasty, it was first officially occupied by the court in 1420.

Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

The Forbidden City

China Country Profile - National Geographic Kids

Forbidden City History: Timeline of Palace Museum

FORBIDDEN CITY: Home of CHINESE EMPERORS

Beijing, Province, City, History, Map, & Facts

Beijing Forbidden City - ☆ Toby Simkin ☆ Broadway Entertainment

The Forbidden City

Forbidden city map + best travel routes (From Local guide suggestion)

What You Need to Know About the Forbidden City

The Forbidden City – Beijing - History and Facts

Meridian Gate, Forbidden City Meridian Gate

Location of the Forbidden city