The Forbidden City in Beijing
Located in central Beijing, The Forbidden City is known for having been the former Chinese imperial palace and the political heart of China. Are you wondering why is it called the ‘Forbidden’ City? Back then, only imperial families and invited high officials could enter the city, while commoners were not allowed to enter without a special permission.
The Forbidden City is one of Beijing’s most visited attractions, seeing an average of 14 million visitors annually. However, as many other Chinese attractions, On January 25, it was closed to the public until further notice.