Visit the Forbidden City in Beijing, China

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Take a tour of Forbidden City in Beijing, China – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.

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Naomi: Hi! I am Naomi and I am very excited to show you the World's Greatest Attractions. Beijing's Forbidden City is a grand testament of five centuries of political history in China. A gate connects the ancient palace to Tiananmen Square, China's modern political center. In centuries past, the splendidly brought Forbidden City served as the home of the Royal Court. It took over one million workers, 15 years to finish the highly ornate construction. Symbolic statue symbolize imperial power and demonstrate ancient religious design principles. The citizens required permission to enter or exit, hence the name Forbidden City. Today the city serves as a museum of Chinese culture and history. This relic of political, artistic, religious and architectural history is a must see for any world traveler. Thank you for watching our Travel video series. See you next time.
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