February
19
/ 2023
The Forbidden City of China, a sprawling imperial palace that once housed the China’s powerful emperors, is a marvel of ancient architecture and Chinese history. Spanning an impressive 720,000 square meters, the UNESCO World Heritage listed site contains the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world. With over 800 buildings and nearly 9,000 chambers, it's easy to get lost in its grandeur. The Forbidden City in Beijing, China, was constructed during the reign of the Ming Dynasty's Emperor Yongle, starting in 1406 AD and completed in 1420 AD. It was the imperial palace and residence of the emperors of China for both the Ming and Qing dynasties, from the early 15th century until the early 20th century
