Beijing – Forbidden City

Forbidden City is not only the top attraction in Beijing and China but also the world’s most visited site. Imperial City was the domain of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty emperors before becoming the Palace Museum in 1925. Within 180 acres are nearly 1,000 historical and gorgeous structures. Use this travel guide to enjoy your self-guided tour.

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Description of Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 1

Description of Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Tips for Visiting Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 2

Tips for Visiting Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Southeast Corner Tower at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 3

Southeast Corner Tower at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Meridian Gate at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 4

Meridian Gate at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
History of Emperors at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 5

History of Emperors at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Gate of Supreme Harmony at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 6

Gate of Supreme Harmony at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Hall of Supreme Harmony Courtyard at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 7

Hall of Supreme Harmony Courtyard at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Belvedere of Embodying Benevolence at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 8

Belvedere of Embodying Benevolence at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Hall of Supreme Harmony at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 9

Hall of Supreme Harmony at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Hall of Supreme Harmony Profile at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 10

Hall of Supreme Harmony Profile at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Two Great Halls in Outer Court at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 11

Two Great Halls in Outer Court at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Houyou Men Gate at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 12

Houyou Men Gate at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Gate of Heavenly Purity at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 13

Gate of Heavenly Purity at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Hall of Preserving Harmony Dragons at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 14

Hall of Preserving Harmony Dragons at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Lions at Gate of Heavenly Purity at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 15

Lions at Gate of Heavenly Purity at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Palace of Heavenly Purity at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 16

Palace of Heavenly Purity at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Palace of Heavenly Purity Throne at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 17

Palace of Heavenly Purity Throne at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Grain Measure at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 18

Grain Measure at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Bronze Turtle at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 19

Bronze Turtle at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Halls of Union and Earthly Tranquility at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 20

Halls of Union and Earthly Tranquility at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Hall of Imperial Peace at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 21

Hall of Imperial Peace at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
400 Year Old Lianli Tree at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 22

400 Year Old Lianli Tree at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Incense Burner at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 23

Incense Burner at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Springtime Pavilion at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 24

Springtime Pavilion at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Autumn Pavilion at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 25

Autumn Pavilion at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Autumn Pavilion Ceiling at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 26

Autumn Pavilion Ceiling at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

Meridian Gate, Dongcheng Qu, Donghuamen Rd, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Pavilion at Jingshan Park Overlooking Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 27

Pavilion at Jingshan Park Overlooking Forbidden City in Beijing, China

4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Northeast Corner Tower at Forbidden City in Beijing, China - Encircle Photos 28

Northeast Corner Tower at Forbidden City in Beijing, China

4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
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