# Zhongnanhai

Beijing, China

Zhongnanhai is a walled lakeside compound west of the Forbidden City, once an imperial garden of the Jin and Ming courts. Since 1949 it serves as the closely guarded headquarters of China's Communist Party and State Council.

## Roots Earth

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

Coordinates: 39.9113, 116.3805

[City page](/cities/beijing)

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