Smithsonian Magazine
These 15 Remarkable Photographs of China Will Transport You Halfway Across the World
It’s as beautiful as it is historical. See the old, new and much of what’s in between in China

“The Forbidden City is the imperial palace complex in the center of the Imperial City in Beijing, China. It was the residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the center of political power in China for over 500 years from 1420 to 1924. The palace is now administered by the Palace Museum and…”