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Forbidden City  ·  故宫

    

Type:  Architecture, Historical, Cultural

The Forbidden City was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Plan to spend at least an entire afternoon here - there is plenty of history and traditional chinese architecture to discover while you roam the numerous buildings and alleys in this huge complex.

Related attractions: Simatai Great Wall, National Grand Theatre, Bird's Nest - National Stadium, Water Cube - National Aquatics Centre, Lama Temple Yonghegong
Address: Dongcheng District
Address (Chinese): 东城区景山前街4号
Phone:(010) 65132255
Hours:Open daily, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Directions:Subway Line 2 - Tian An Men East Station

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Sightseeing in Beijing: Forbidden City
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The Forbidden City, Beijing, China (HD)
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Affordable Vacations in Asia    posted Oct 13, 2010
The Forbidden City is home to the emperor and his family. The place is divided into two parts: the outer court, where the ceremonies are held, and the inner palaces, the home of the emperor and his family. "In anci...

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