The layout of the Forbidden City strictly followed the architectural norms recorded in The Rites of Zhou — Artificers, Record, which is known as "five gates, three courts, and nine heavens".

After a decade of preparation, construction of the Forbidden City took place from 1417 to 1420 in the heart of Beijing. Although the layout of some parts has changed, with the renovation and ...

Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) is ranked #3 out of 16 things to do in Beijing. See pictures and our review of Forbidden City (Imperial Palace).

Step into the heart of Beijing with our exploration of China's Forbidden City. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of this iconic palace complex, once home to emperors and now a ...

A Starbucks logo hangs inside its outlet inside the Forbidden City in Beijing in this January 18, 2007, file photo. A member of China's parliament has demanded the immediate closure of a Starbucks ...

Numbers inside the Forbidden City Updated: 2007-07-19 08:37 The number of zoomorphic figures engraved in the ridges of the imperial palaces was usually nine. The ridges of the Hall of Supreme ...

Object Details Author Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) Priest, Alan 1898-1969 Notes A guide to the special exhibition opening March 6, 1945 (8 p.) inserted. Date 1945 Call number 745.52 ...

¡Bienvenidos a México! The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Mexico City this weekend for the first time. Here's the schedule, track layout and race picks.

Free goody bags and a wide-ranging stock are on the cards for visitors of the new Forbidden Planet store, when it returns to the city centre for the first time since 2009.

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