The Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties, housing 24 emperors and their households as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.
Currency
CNY (ยฅ)
Best time to visit
April to October
Languages
Mandarin
Coordinates
39.917ยฐ, 116.397ยฐ
Key facts
1It consists of 980 existing buildings with 8,707 bays of rooms