One of the world’s most incredible landmarks is the Forbidden City located in Beijing, China. For centuries, this large palace and grounds was widely known of, but held deep secrets. One of the reasons the Forbidden City was an enigma to the world and most of China is also the reason for its name. The Forbidden City was the seat of the Chinese Emperor and no one was allowed to enter or leave this magnificent and mysterious city without his consent. Fast forward over 500 years later and China has finally opened this amazing palace to the world.
The Forbidden City Now Open to the Public
The Forbidden City started being built in 1407 and construction ended in 1420. Originally the seat of the Ming Dynasty, 24 emperors called the Forbidden City home up until 1924. This amazing landmark offers a staggering 9,999 rooms, thousands of priceless artifacts and art and a 30 foot wall that surround the 74 hectares of land. Today, one can visit the Forbidden City and it has only been about 30 years since people of all nationalities were allowed to enter these amazing palace grounds.
Read More About the Forbidden City
For those interested in visiting or learning more about the Forbidden City, the Smithsonian Magazine offers a fascinating article on the subject. You can read it today by visiting our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
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