Yet the Forbidden City survived waves of drastic alterations made to Beijing’s architectural layout in the 1950s and 60s, in spite of Communist Party leader Mao Zedong’s disdain for old ...

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 ...

Go inside China's Forbidden City—domain of the emperor and his court for nearly 500 years. ... using the Forbidden City’s magnificent architecture as a stage to showcase the emperor’s power.

Fly over Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City with this breathtaking drone footage. Experience the vast imperial palace complex, with its intricate rooftops, grand courtyards, and centuries-old ...

The former home of China’s emperors, which houses the best-preserved collection of ancient architecture in the country, still exerts a powerful pull on the nation’s psyche. Once home to China ...

With its magnificent architecture and colorful cultural gems, the Forbidden City is attracting numerous visitors around the globe every day. Baptized by the wind and rain of over 600 years, it is now ...

The Forbidden City and Cinema as a Guiding Light Feature in Beijing Film Festival Poster. Georg Szalai. Mon, April 7, ... The caisson is a key element of Chinese wooden architecture.

Exhibition Designed By New York-Based OLI Architecture Now Open In The Forbidden City, China . Mirroring the Heart of Heaven and Earth: Ideals and Images in the Chinese Study brings together works ...

Yet the Forbidden City survived waves of drastic alterations made to Beijing’s architectural layout in the 1950s and 60s, in spite of Communist Party leader Mao Zedong’s disdain for old ...