The Forbidden City (history)(travel)

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Forbidden City

Forbidden City, the last city of China's emperors. China had 24 emperors at that city. The city is considered by Chinese locals to be the heart of China. The city is colored in red, orange, light yellow, grey, and brown. The city was constructed back in 1420. Some people think it is the largest palace in the world. The palace started during the Ming Dynasty. The palace is very well preserved and is still stands. The palace holds hundreds of Chinese art and culture. It is the perfect place for the capital of China. However, the government of China decided to not make Forbidden City the capital. The capital of China is Beijing. The Forbidden City is located in Beijing, China.

Forbidden City is considered one of the largest palaces in the world. If you visit the city, you will see government quarters, valuable artworks, and traditional gardens. You will need about 3 hours to view the entire city or see a good portion of it. The city is big enough to fit a small army.

The city took 14 years to build. 1,000,000 workers were needed to build it. 100,000 craftsmen were used to help design the city. The city is about 492 years old. It has been around for a long time. 24 emperors used the city when it was alive. Emperors from Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty stayed there. The city area covers 38 acres of land and has 900 buildings with ancient Chinese designs. The buildings have a total number of 8,700 rooms. The city has a length of 961 meters and a width of 753 meters. A 10 foot wall surrounds the city. The city also has a moat surrounding it. The moat is 52 meters wide.

In current times, the city is a tourist attraction. Forbidden City is very popular in 2018. Almost 14 million people visit the city each year. About 80,000 people visit the city daily. The structure is a beautiful work of Chinese art that still looks intact. 

Reference:

Tang, Cindy. (2018, Aug. 01). The Forbidden City — Citadel of China’s Last 24 Emperors. Retrieved from URL: https://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/forbidden-city/.