Forbidden City

The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City was off limits for 500 years, is the largest and best-preserved cluster of ancient buildings in China. The Forbidden City was home to two dynasties of emperors, the Ming and the Qing who didn't stray from this pleasure dome unless they absolutely had to.

Allow yourself a full day for exploration, or perhaps several separate trips if you're an enthusiast. The palace’s ceremonial buildings lie on the north-south axis of the Forbidden City, from the Gate of Heavenly Peace in the south to the Divine Military Genius Gate to the north.

Restored in the 17th century, Meridian Gate is a massive portal that in former times was reserved for the use of the emperor.  Across the Golden Stream, which is shaped to resemble a Tartar bow and is spanned by five marble bridges, is Supreme Harmony Gate. It overlooks a massive courtyard that could hold an imperial audience of up to 100,000 people.

Raised on a marble terrace with balustrades are the Three Great Halls, the heart of the Forbidden City, The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the most important and the large structure in the Forbidden City, Built in the 15th century, and restored in the 17th century, it was used for ceremonial occasions, such as the emperor's birthday, the nominate military leaders and coronations.

Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony is a richly decorated Dragon Throne where the emperor would preside over his trembling officials.

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