The Forbidden City would be the home and seat of power for 24 rulers—14 from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and 10 from the Qing (1644-1911).

Are there 9999.5 rooms in the Forbidden City? According to an old legend there are 9999.5 rooms in the Forbidden City, but that is not really the case.

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Deep below China's bustling heart lies a dank network of secret tunnels and purpose-built rooms that Chairman Mao Zedong once envisaged housing up to 40 per cent of the capital's residents in case ...

The city is spread over 178 acres, 10 time that of France's Palace of Versailles. The city originally housed 900 buildings with 9,999 rooms, just one less than the divine number of 10,000, which was ...

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Step into the heart of Beijing with our exploration of China's Forbidden City. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of this iconic palace complex, once home to emperors and now a symbol ...

Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) is ranked #3 out of 16 things to do in Beijing. See pictures and our review of Forbidden City (Imperial Palace).

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