Former Imperial Palace located in the center of Beijing. In 1420 it was completed this magnificent palace, which lasted 14 years. Even during the reign of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty palace this, situated on an area of ​​72 hectares, it became the residence. And now the National Palace is one of the world's greatest palaces.

Nobody to date has not been accurately calculated the cost of construction of this palace, but historical records tell us that the building materials brought from everywhere, including the most remote provinces of Guangdong and Yunnan, located thousands of kilometers away from Beijing. One million workers and a hundred thousand artists were hired for the construction of the Palace Museum in Beijing.

24 Emperor Ming and Qing dynasties ruled China from here, but for the common people for many centuries the palace was closed. And today, after 75 years of China's last emperor left the palace, he is still closed to curious tourists. Half of the Forbidden City, as before, surrounded by an aura of mystery. The world, cut off from life, strictly regulated, rich and lush, centuries living their lives.

The Palace Museum in Beijing - the first facilities in China - brought in UNESCO World Heritage List. Red walls and yellow roofs can be seen from the height of the Coal hill, located in the Emperor's favorite park, visiting the Forbidden City. These two colors - red and yellow - the colors of the main palace NPM.

It should also visit the pavilions of watches, jewelery and ceramics, as well as an exhibition of paintings. In addition, interesting art pavilions Minsk and Qing dynasties, bronze objects and an exhibition hall with historical artistic value.

And be sure to visit the three palace pavilion: perfect harmony - Chzhunhedyan, Supreme Harmony - Tanhedyan and Preserving Harmony - Baohedyan. Here you can admire the artistic relics belonging to the most different periods of China, to get acquainted with the cultural heritage of the Chinese people. In addition, it presents ancient artifacts and treasures of the emperors, such as a wonderful collection of puppets and watches.