Description
The Forbidden City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest preserved royal palace complex in the world, located in the center of Beijing, China. It was the political and ceremonial center of China for over 500 years, from 1420 to 1924, and was home to 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the largest preserved royal palace complex still standing in the world and is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. This program will explore the history of the palace complex.