The imperial palace of the consecutive Ming and Qing dynasties.
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