Finished Visiting the Outer Court, including the Gate of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Middle Harmony, Hall of Preserving Harmony.

The Forbidden City's Outer Court is where emperors conducted important state affairs and ceremonial events.

Key structures in this area include:

Gate of Supreme Harmony, the grand entrance leading to the heart of the palace complex. Beyond the gate stands the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the largest and most significant hall, where major ceremonies such as imperial coronations and royal weddings were held. Next is the Hall of Middle Harmony, a smaller, more intimate space where the emperor would rest and prepare before grand ceremonies. Finally, the Hall of Preserving Harmony served as a venue for important banquets and the final stage of imperial examinations. Together, these palaces reflect the majestic authority and ceremonial traditions of China's imperial past.

Finished Visiting the Inner Palace, including the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union, Palace of Earthly Tranquility.

The Inner Palace of the Forbidden City was the residence of the emperor and his family, serving as the private and more intimate section.

At its core is the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the largest hall in the Inner Palace, traditionally used as the emperor’s living quarters and for private meetings. Behind it is the Hall of Union, a smaller yet significant space symbolizing the harmony of heaven and earth, where the imperial seals were stored. Completing the trio is the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, which served as the empress's residence.

Finished Visiting the Imperial Garden

The Imperial Garden of the Forbidden City, located at the northern end of the complex, served as a private retreat for the emperor and his family. Designed with traditional Chinese aesthetics, the garden is a harmonious blend of natural beauty and symbolic architecture. It features ancient cypress trees, intricately designed rockeries, and elegant pavilions, each representing elements of balance and harmony in nature.