Forbidden City Photos

The Forbidden City in the center of Beijing was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the world's largest palace complex with 9,999 buildings. It was here that the emperor exercised his supreme power and it was also home to the royal family. Having been the seat of imperial power for some five centuries, the Forbidden City houses numerous treasures and curiosities attracting tourists. Attraction Intro: Forbidden City

 Related Tours including Forbidden City: Beijing Highlights Tour, Beijing Group Tour


A bird's eye view of Forbidden City seen from the top of Jingshan Hill.

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