Introduction to the characteristics of the Forbidden City

The Forbidden City is a masterpiece of China palace architecture in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Located in the center of Beijing, it is the largest palace complex in the world. The following is a special introduction to the Forbidden City:

1. Building scale: The Forbidden City covers an area of 720,000 square meters with a building area of 6,543.8+0.5 million square meters. It has a large number of magnificent buildings, including palaces, shrines, gardens and squares.

2. Exquisite architectural design: The Palace Museum is exquisitely designed, showing the highest level of ancient architectural art in China. It is a blend of Han, Mongolian, Manchu and other cultures, with a strong flavor of oriental culture.

3. Rich cultural heritage: The Forbidden City has preserved a large number of cultural heritages of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, including calligraphy and painting, ceramics, jade articles, gold and silver wares, etc. It shows the profoundness of Chinese civilization.

4. High historical value: The Forbidden City is known as "the concentrated display of the essence of ancient court art in China" and has high historical value. It has witnessed the political, cultural and social development of China for hundreds of years, and it is also an important witness of the modern history of China.

5. World famous scenic spots: The Forbidden City is one of the famous scenic spots in China and even the world, attracting countless domestic and foreign tourists to visit and explore. It is listed as a world cultural heritage and has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Beijing.