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The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)

故宫博物院

Cultural HeritageBeijing39.91583, 116.39083

The world's largest imperial palace complex, home to 24 Ming and Qing emperors.

Videos (5)

YouTubeBehind the Grand Exhibition | Forbidden City, Past and Future | CGTN DocumentaryOfficial YouTubeThe Forbidden City Revealed: A Cinematic Tour of China's Ancient Royal LegacyPopular YouTubeChina Was Building Palaces 350 Years Before the U.S. ExistedPopular YouTubeWe Explored the Forbidden City Through the East Gate | Beijing Travel VlogPopular YouTubeInside the Forbidden City – Imperial China's Hidden HeartPopular

中文视频 Chinese videos (1)

Bilibili婉转动听！故宫博物院&刘宇宁联合献唱文物推广曲MV《传承》Promo15.9万 views

Visitor comments (4)

“Absolutely marvelous 🐉 After my recent visit I realize that I would need to stay in central Beijing for weeks to experience all of the various palaces and exhibited treasures…”

— @jtkeen1983 · ♥ 8 · from Behind the Grand Exhibition | Forbidden City, Past and Future | CGTN Documentary

“What a magnificent palace. It’s so interesting to watch the restorers do their work. This is an incredible world heritage masterpiece.”

— @michaelw.8614 · ♥ 4 · from Behind the Grand Exhibition | Forbidden City, Past and Future | CGTN Documentary

“The Forbidden City is truly a majestic palace. I am so lucky that I had the opportunity to visit this grandeur place steeped in history. China has a great civilization and blessed with amazing places such as this.”

— @wkuntjoro6130 · ♥ 1 · from Behind the Grand Exhibition | Forbidden City, Past and Future | CGTN Documentary

“I was able to wisit city in 2008 😍 ( That day I was able to meet one man... A descendant off brother last emperor Pu Yi... 🤩😱... Iff Im correct offcoruse 😅😆🤔) To see in real life chambers off Qisi' Empress was ...Beyond❤❤❤!!!…”

— @Athaya175 · from Behind the Grand Exhibition | Forbidden City, Past and Future | CGTN Documentary

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