Forbidden City

Imperial palace in Beijing, China.

Imperial Palace Beijing Palace

The Forbidden City, located in Beijing, China, was the imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China's most popular tourist attractions.

/fɔːrˌbɪdn ˈsɪti/

The name Forbidden City comes from the fact that access to the inner court was restricted.

Imperial Palace Beijing Palace

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Hall of Supreme Harmony Palace of Heavenly Purity Imperial Garden

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Beijing China

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