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Location| The Forbidden City, Beijing, China⠀ ⠀ The Forbidden City (紫禁城) was the Chinese imperial palace, which was the home of emporers and the political centre, from 1420 to 1912. It is located in the centre of Beijing and today houses the Palace Museum. Inside, the 180 acre palace ground, we find 980 buildings with a total of 8,886 rooms. Outside, it is surrounded by huge imperial gardens. The palace exemplifies traditional Chinese palatial architecture, and has influenced the cultural…

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If you're planning a trip to Beijing, The Forbidden City is the one place that you shouldn't miss on your trip. Here is our guide to visiting The Forbidden City in China including how to get there, cost, what to see and when to go!

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[update 2018] Planning a visit to the Forbidden City Beijing? This post is for you, including essential visitor info, tour routes with maps, and lots of tips.

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