Step Inside the Forbidden City

On its 600th anniversary, discover China's famous Forbidden City and explore its architectural wonders and precious artifacts

In collaboration with

The Palace Museum

Time for a tour

Take a look inside the imperial palace at the heart of China's history

Discover the architecture

Learn more about the craftsmanship of the halls

What Are The Three Great Halls?

A group of structures crafted with a great deal of thought and effort

The best seat in the house

Take a look inside the The Hall of Supreme Harmony

Bring the treasures to your home

Pick an artwork to hang in your home with Augmented Reality

See them all

Spot the dragons

The stories behind the sacred creatures that guard the palace

Animal Attraction

Ever wondered what the lions and dragons mean?

The Palace puzzles

Piece together an artifact from the Palace

Keep playing

See all of the treasures in one place

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Now test your knowledge

How many emperors lived in the Forbidden City?
24
The Qianlong Emperor in Ceremonial Armor on Horseback (Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766, Chinese name Lang Shining))
What is the ratio of all the palace courts and terraces?
3:2
The Forbidden City - Three Ceremonial Halls (The Palace Museum)
How many lions can you find in the Forbidden City?
14
Album Leaf from The Grand Wedding of the Guangxu Emperor (Guangxu dahun tu) (Qingkuan (surname Zhao, 1848–1927) and other painters)
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