Beijing, China

Forbidden City

Forbidden City, Beijing

The vast imperial palace at Beijing's heart, built between 1406 and 1420 for the Yongle Emperor. It was home to 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing dynasties; its golden-roofed halls and wide moat anchor the city's central axis.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Forbidden City, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 39.91583333, 116.39083333

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