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Forbidden City Audio Guide
The Forbidden City (Chinese: 紫禁城; pinyin: Zǐjìnchéng) 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.
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- Hall of Literary Brilliance200 m away
- Gate of Glorious Harmony220 m away
- Gate of Blending Harmony230 m away
- Gate of Thriving Imperial Clan300 m away
- Chaoyangmen Subdistrict340 m away
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