An imperial palace during the Qing and Ming dynasties, Forbidden City is located in Beijing and is recognized as a Palace Museum since 1925. A true epitome of traditional Chinese palatial architecture, the Forbidden City is one of the five palaces that are famous around the world. It is recorded in history as the palace that provided home to 24 emperors of the Qing and Ming dynasties.

Though constructions of the site began in 1407 it took nearly 17 years to complete the complex with the participation of millions of workers. Skills of Chinese are well displayed in the architectural designs used in the Forbidden City. The whole complex includes a large amount of timber and other material which make it one of the strongest among the buildings of its kind. Forbidden City is divided into two parts namely the southern section and the Northern section. The northern part of the Forbidden City was said to be the living area of the royal family while the southern part was used as the area where the emperor used his power over the nation.

This popular tourist destination was declared a world heritage site by the UNESCO in 1987. In ancient times, the emperor was regarded as the son of heaven who can experience supreme power. The palace the emperor lived was therefore considered extremely sacred where ordinary people were not allowed in. This belief gave the palace the name the Forbidden City.

With many buildings inside the complex that are of different values, Forbidden City certainly is an architectural marvel. Local and foreign tourists have the valuable opportunity of learning Chinese culture and customs by paying a visit to the Forbidden City. A hotel perfectly placed providing convenient access to this attraction is Traders Upper East Hotel, Beijing which provides a variety of accommodation catering to different needs.