Where the Emperor rested and changed clothes before departing for important events
Museum of dynasty artifacts, from ceramics to calligraphy, housed in a Ming & Qing palace complex
Completed in 1420, this palace complex with 980 buildings features a museum with art & artifacts
Imposing gateway & former ceremonial entrance to the Forbidden City for Ming & Qing Emperors
The Zhongshan Park, is a former imperial altar and now a public park
a monumental gate in the city center of Beijing also featured on the Chinese flag
Titanium-encased, egg-shaped performance hall hosting a range of concerts, ballets, operas & shows
Historic, massive city square, one of the world's largest & meeting place, features a 37m obelisk