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The Forbidden City |
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Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the
mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the
Dongcheng District, in the middle of Beijing, China, and now houses the
Palace Museum. For almost five centuries, it served as the home of the
Emperor and his household, as well as the ceremonial and political centre of
Chinese government. Get there when the gates open (around 8.30AM) if you
want to walk through the vast and spectacular courtyards in relative peace.
This is truly the spot to appreciate
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the might and grandeur of the Imperial Chinese court during
the height of its power in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Despite the transformation of the city around it, the
Forbidden City remains mercifully relatively untouched. There
are a handful of cafes and gift shops. Only two-fifths of the
area of the palace is opened. You can rent an audio guided
tour which explains certain temples and their uses for ¥40
with a ¥100 deposit (more than a dozen languages available).
The signs posted around and on buildings inside are fairly
short and are written in both Chinese and English. You can
reach the Forbidden City via subway line 1 to Tiananmen West
or Tiananmen East,or by buses lines 1,4,52 and 728.
Alternatively, the lines 101,109 and 810 stop at the north
gate of Forbidden City. ¥60 for entrance. |
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