Zhongnanhai

Constructed from 1406 to 1420, China's Forbidden City consists of 980 buildings and covers over 180 acres. Much of the Forbidden City has been meticulously restored, but there are still a few sections that remain dilapidated.

Forbidden City

Over the centuries, millions of intelligent scholars and warriors dreamed to enter and became part of the crew of the emperor.

Young, beautiful and knowledgeable women dreamed to enter and become the concubines of the emperor.

Once they are in, they are in forever and ever.

Lots of tales sharing that very often a concubine will envy a bird.

In their eyes, a bird can fly in and fly out while they can never leave the forbidden city.

Nothing changed. Forbidden city is still a place that everyone wants to enter.

Luckily, we can now leave and go as we wish. 🙂

#chinese #chineseheritage #chineseculture #wehavefreedomnow #emperor

Visit Zhongnanhai

Activities

Popular places to visit

Hall of Supreme Harmony

You can find out about the history of Beijing with a trip to Hall of Supreme Harmony. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Palace of Heavenly Purity

Find out about the history of Beijing when you take a trip to Palace of Heavenly Purity. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

Palace of Gathered Elegance

You can browse the exhibits at Palace of Gathered Elegance, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

Fuyou Temple

After visiting Fuyou Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Beijing. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

Hall of Preserving Harmony

You can find out about the history of Beijing with a stop at Hall of Preserving Harmony. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.

Hall of Imperial Zenith

Find out about the history of Beijing when you take a trip to Hall of Imperial Zenith. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

Top Hotel Deals

Peace Hotel Beijing

No 3 Jinyu Hutong, Wangfujing Beijing

Sunworld Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

No.88 Dengshikou Street Beijing Beijing

Grand Hyatt Beijing

1 East Chang An Avenue Beijing Beijing

Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Beijing Wangfujing

50 Wangfujing Avenue Beijing Beijing

Hilton Beijing Wangfujing

8 Wangfujing East Street, Dongcheng Beijing Beijing

Empark Prime Hotel Beijing

No.2 Wangfujing Main Street Beijing Beijing

Renaissance Beijing Wangfujing Hotel

57 Wangfujing Street Beijing Beijing

Beijing Hotel Nuo Forbidden City

33 Chang An Avenue, Dongcheng District Beijing Beijing

Grand Mercure Beijing Central

6 Xuanwumen Nei Avenue, Xicheng Beijing

See all 1,303 properties in Zhongnanhai

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.