Inside the World’s Largest Ancient Palace — Forbidden City Walking Tour | 4K HDR
The Forbidden City, located in the heart of Beijing, is one of the most iconic cultural and architectural landmarks in the world. Built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, it served as the imperial palace of China for nearly 500 years, housing 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Covering 720,000 square meters with more than 9,000 rooms, the Forbidden City is the largest ancient palace complex on Earth. Its grand layout follows strict traditional Chinese cosmology and architectural principles, symbolizing heavenly order, imperial authority, and harmony between humanity and nature.
The complex is divided into two main areas:
The Outer Court, where emperors held ceremonies, issued edicts, and demonstrated political power.
The Inner Court, where the emperor and the imperial family lived, studied, and conducted daily affairs.
From its golden rooftops and red palace walls to its refined carvings, courtyards, and ceremonial halls, the Forbidden City offers a stunning glimpse into China’s imperial world. Today, it is home to the Palace Museum, one of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions, preserving an extraordinary collection of ancient art, calligraphy, jewelry, and imperial treasures.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Forbidden City remains a symbol of China’s cultural identity, architectural mastery, and enduring history.
🔻Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:39 Donghua Gate
10:40 Enter the Forbidden City through the Meridian Gate
15:16 Golden Water Bridges & Gate of Supreme Harmony
22:41 Hall of Martial Valor & Hall of Literary Glory
39:42 Hall of Supreme Harmony
46:26 Hall of Central Harmony & Hall of Preserving Harmony
56:29 Palace of Compassion and Tranquility
01:00:29 Palace of Longevity and Health
01:04:05 Cining Palace Garden
01:11:30 Large Stone Carving
01:12:17 Gate of Heavenly Purity & Palace of Heavenly Purity
01:17:59 Hall of Union & Palace of Earthly Tranquility
01:21:29 Palace of Earthly Honor & Palace of Gathering Elegance
01:28:14 Imperial Garden
01:39:27 The Eastern Six Palaces
01:53:46 Treasure Gallery
02:12:18 Clock and Watch Gallery
02:24:50 Walking Toward the Shenwu Gate Exit
02:28:54 Jingshan Park
02:35:48 Overlooking the Forbidden City from Jingshan Park
🗺️Map
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