The Forbidden City

Author: Hanbu
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing. Also known as the "Purple Forbidden City," it was home to 24 emperors and served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1911). Today, it has been transformed into the "Forbidden City Museum." The entire architectural complex of the Forbidden City is magnificent and solemn, earning it the title of one of the world's five great palaces (the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in the UK, the White House in the US, and the Kremlin in Russia). The palace buildings of the Forbidden City are the largest and most complete ancient architectural complex remaining in China, covering a total area of over 720,000 square meters. It contains 9,999 and a half rooms, earning it the name "Sea of Halls," with an imposing scale and spectacular grandeur. Whether in terms of its spatial layout, three-dimensional effect, or the majestic and magnificent form, it is considered an unparalleled masterpiece.
World Heritage Committee's Statement: The Forbidden City has been the highest center of power in China for more than five centuries. It stands as an invaluable historical witness to Chinese civilization during the Ming and Qing dynasties, with its garden landscapes and a vast architectural complex that includes 9,000 rooms filled with furniture and artifacts.