Go inside China's Forbidden City—domain of the emperor and his court for nearly 500 years. Access to this vast complex of grand palaces, abundant gardens, and sacred pavilions was off limits to ...

The exhibition, Everlasting Splendor: Six Centuries at the Forbidden City, opened in the Meridian Gate Galleries on Thursday and will continue through Nov 15. It marks the 600th anniversary of the ...

Xi Jinping has been preparing for this moment for years. In April 2020, long before President Trump launched a trade war that would shake the global economy, China’s top leader held a meeting ...

Decades earlier in Chinatown, she had cemented herself as a cultural icon: Yee was the last owner of Forbidden City, a historic nightclub, running it with her family while headlining shows across ...

China is a land of ancient traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and world-famous landmarks, offering an unparalleled travel experience. Walk along the Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders of the ...

In 1772, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), then just turning 60, had reason to be joyful after finally securing his dream place for retirement in the Forbidden City, the royal ...

The Forbidden City is a palace complex that spans an incredible 7,750,000 square feet. In comparison, it’s three times the size of the Musée du Louvre located in Paris, France. It took about one ...

The Forbidden City and Cinema as a Guiding Light Feature in Beijing Film Festival Poster. Georg Szalai. Mon, April 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM UTC. 2 min read. ... It also implies that China, ...

The Forbidden City and Cinema as a Guiding Light Feature in Beijing Film Festival Poster. The creation from Huo Tingxiao, art director on such movies as ‘Farewell My Concubine,’ features an ...

An elaborate antique clock is displayed Feb. 21 on the sprawling compound of the Forbidden City also known as the Palace Museum in Beijing. (Photos by Ng Han Guan/Associated Press) Photo Gallery ...

However, if you’re short on time and want to make the most of your visit to the Forbidden City, it’s best to follow the central axis of the complex to see the most important areas. The main entrance ...

About 150 restorers are fusing scientific analysis and traditional techniques to clean, patch and revive Forbidden City relics. Science and tradition help restore relics in China's Forbidden City ...