The Palace Museum within the Forbidden City was first established in 1925, and finds itself located in the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The museum holds paintings, calligraphy, ceramics and antiquities of the imperial collections. In 1987, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The imperial palace is now a public museum where visitors can learn, among other things, about its past as a fortress protecting the ancient city. The imperial collections are becoming ever more

The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is the world’s largest and best-preserved wooden palace complex—a magnificent gateway to China’s imperial past. Sunlight dancing on its red walls and golden roofs creates breathtaking scenes that are perfect for capturing unforgettable moments. Take Subway Line 1 to Tiananmen East (Exit B) for the main Meridian Gate entrance. Be ready for security checks—have your ID or passport handy and avoid large bags or liquids. For a quieter route, use L

Happy 100th Birthday to the Palace Museum! #OnThisDay in 1925, the Palace Museum opened to the public for the first time, attracting over 50,000 visitors within two days, marking the Forbidden City's transformation from an imperial sanctuary into a public museum. Today, as the world's largest and best-preserved wooden palace complex, with over 1.9 million pieces or sets of artefacts, the Palace Museum welcomes more than 10 million visitors each year. | Global Times