The Forbidden City, Beijing

The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, lies in the city center of Beijing, and was once the Chinese imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). It is the largest, best-preserved ancient timber-built palace complex in the world. A must-see in Beijing and the world’s most visited museum, it was an absolute pleasure spending a half day to appreciate the precious cultural heritage of China and see the secrets and luxury of imperial life.Read more