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The Anthrotorian

January 23, 2013

15 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit The Forbidden City in Beijing

by Lindsay Shapka in Travel, History, Discovey, culture


In the heart of Beijing — through The Gate of Heavenly Peace guarded by a very large image of Mao Zedong — lies the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings in China that were off-limits to the public for more than 500 years — the Forbidden City.

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