Forbidden City

Beijing · China

Forbidden City, China
Photo: N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Best time to go
Spring and autumn
Budget
$
Accessibility
limited
Coordinates
Open in maps

This vast walled palace complex served as the imperial residence for Ming and Qing dynasty emperors across nearly five centuries. Its symmetrical halls, golden roofs, and moated ramparts anchor the historic heart of Beijing.

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