The Forbidden City is a palace complex in central Beijing, China. It houses the Palace Museum, and was the former Chinese imperial palace and state residence of the Emperor of China from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty, between 1420 and 1924.
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🏰 Historic site spots 🗼 Landmark spotsThe Forbidden City is the world's largest palace complex and is one of China's most popular tourist attractions. Built from 1406 to 1420, the Forbidden City served as the home of the emperor and his court and was the political center of China for 500 years. The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing and is surrounded by a moat. Visitors can enter the Forbidden City through the main entrance, the Meridian Gate. It is made up of 980 buildings and covers an area of 72 hectares and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here are some travel tips to visit it:
1. Purchase your tickets in advance to avoid long lines.
2. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking.
3. Bring a bottle of water with you as it can get quite hot.
4. Take your time to explore all the different areas of the Forbidden City.
5. Be sure to take plenty of photos!