History of the Forbidden City — 1402 to the Present

The Forbidden City was home to emperors, their families, and officials for almost 500 years. Find out about its history, original purpose, construction, major events

Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties – the Thirteen Ming Tombs in Beijing - Dong's Journey

Symbolism in the Forbidden City: The Magnificent Design, Distinct Colors, and Lucky Numbers of China's Imperial Palace - Association for Asian Studies

The Forbidden city of Beijing

Frequently Asked Questions about Visiting Forbidden City

The Forbidden City

Why is the forbidden city forbidden? - Quora

History of the Forbidden City - Wikipedia

The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven :Ends of the Earth

Forbidden City, History, Facts, & Map

Yongle Emperor - World History Encyclopedia