WATCH: This Virtual Model of the Forbidden City Will Blow Your Mind

An aspiring 22-year-old architect in Zhuhai has created an awe-inducing recreation of an iconic Beijing landmark: the Forbidden City.

by Matthew Bossons, 26 June 2017

Tickets to Palace Museum to Be Sold Online Only

​The Palace Museum is going paperless – at least when it comes to tickets it is.

by Justine Lopez, 09 May 2017

Palace Museum Works to Digitize Over 1.8 Million Relics

The Place Museum will digitize its entire collection and make all images available to the public.

by Justine Lopez, 31 March 2017

Here Are Some Fascinating Alternatives to the Forbidden City

With the capital's imperial palace undergoing extensive renovations, consider paying a visit to these royal residences.

by Tom Lee, 19 December 2016

Forbidden City Undergoing Biggest Restoration Since 1949

The restoration will focus on the outer walls of the Forbidden City. The walls are in such poor condition they could collapse under heavy rain.

by Justine Lopez, 28 November 2016

Beijing Will Soon Be Home to a Second Palace Museum

The new museum will be built 25 km from the original and will be used to display previously unseen relics.

by Justine Lopez, 25 October 2016

Beijing Sees Drop in Visitors During National Day Holiday

Beijing hosted 11.2 million tourists during the October holiday, down from 2.8 percent in 2015.

by Justine Lopez, 08 October 2016

New Sections of the Forbidden City to Open Soon

A path leading from Duanhong Bridge to the icehouse will open on September 29.

by Justine Lopez, 12 September 2016

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