The Forbidden City is:
the best-preserved imperial palace in China,
the largest ancient palatial structure in the world, and
the essence and culmination of traditional Chinese architectural accomplishment.
the largest ancient palatial structure in the world, and
the essence and culmination of traditional Chinese architectural accomplishment.
History
The Forbidden City, situated in the heart of Beijing, was home to 24 emperors of the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) Dynasties.
The construction of the grand palace started in the fourth year of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1406), and ended in 1420.
In ancient times, the emperor was said to be a son of Heaven, and therefore Heaven’s supreme power was bestowed upon him. The emperors’ residence on earth was built as a replica of the Purple Palace where God was thought to live in Heaven.
Names: Such a divine place was certainly forbidden to ordinary people and that is why the Forbidden City is so named. Originally called Zijin Cheng ('Purple Forbidden City'), in China now it is usually called Gugong (故宫 /goo-gong), the 'Former/Old Palace'.
The construction of the grand palace started in the fourth year of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1406), and ended in 1420.
In ancient times, the emperor was said to be a son of Heaven, and therefore Heaven’s supreme power was bestowed upon him. The emperors’ residence on earth was built as a replica of the Purple Palace where God was thought to live in Heaven.
Names: Such a divine place was certainly forbidden to ordinary people and that is why the Forbidden City is so named. Originally called Zijin Cheng ('Purple Forbidden City'), in China now it is usually called Gugong (故宫 /goo-gong), the 'Former/Old Palace'.
Features
It is the world's biggest ancient palace.
It is considered to be among the world's top 5 most important palaces.
China's most popular single site tourist attraction.
The structure is almost 600 years old.
Home of dynastic clans for 500 years.
A million articles are considered national heritage.
1987 UNESCO World Heritage List
The largest collection of ancient wooden structures in the world.
A stunning array of ancient treasures and buildings: with ancient porcelain and jade, gardens, plazas, historic sites, and 9,999 rooms
It is considered to be among the world's top 5 most important palaces.
China's most popular single site tourist attraction.
The structure is almost 600 years old.
Home of dynastic clans for 500 years.
A million articles are considered national heritage.
1987 UNESCO World Heritage List
The largest collection of ancient wooden structures in the world.
A stunning array of ancient treasures and buildings: with ancient porcelain and jade, gardens, plazas, historic sites, and 9,999 rooms
Entrance
Most travelers enter the Forbidden City through Tian'anmen, the Gate of Heavenly Peace. Through the gate, across an expansive brick-paved square, you will reach the main entrance to the palace, Meridian Gate (Wumen in Chinese).
Meridian Gate was the place where the Emperor announced the new lunar calendar on the winter solstice. Enter through Meridian Gate, and go across Golden Stream Bridge, then you will arrive at the outer court. The Forbidden City falls into two parts: the outer court and the inner palaces.
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