The Forbidden City (Gugong)

A Beijing Journey Travel Must-See Historic Site

Golden Rooftops of the Forbidden City

No journey to Beijing would be complete without seeing the Forbidden City. Home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, this is Beijing's most iconic landmark.

The construction of the Forbidden City began in 1406, during the reign of Emperor Yongle, and was completed in 1420. It is the world's largest palace complex. In 1987 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is listed as having the largest collection of preserved wooden structures in the world.

Imperial Qianlong Garden

The official name of the Forbidden City is the National Palace Museum. The palace complex exemplifies traditional palace architecture, and it has influenced the cultural and architectural development of East Asia. Said to have 980 surviving buildings, with 8707 rooms, the Forbidden City is a fantastic place to wander and dream of times gone-by.

Painted Imperial Lintel

The Chinese name for the Forbidden City is Gugong. There are over one million rare and valuable objects in the Gugong Museum.

Quiet Imperial Courtyard Within the Forbidden City (Gugong)

Seven Dragon Screen in Front of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity

Even the smaller courtyards within the Forbidden City are filled with many impressive objects. Take the time to really explore as much of the complex as possible.

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