Smarthistory – The Forbidden City

Covering 178 acres, this gated complex was a “golden cage” for China’s emperors and courtiers. It is now a museum.

Smarthistory – Art in Ming dynasty China

The Forbidden City (video), China

10 Mysterious Facts about the Forbidden City of China - Fact City

Forbidden City Painting Detail, Learn More on Smarthistory

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Smarthistory – The Forbidden City

Ming Dynasty and the Forbidden City – Renaissance Through Contemporary Art History

Forbidden City ceiling, Learn More on Smarthistory

The Forbidden City – Beijing - History and Facts

Smarthistory – The Forbidden City