A piece of history: The two giant Lanterns of longevity put up in front of Qianqing Gong. They were lit throughout Chinese New Year celebrations in the ancient days.
THE popularity of Beijing’s famed Forbidden City has soared to new heights, thanks to two magnificent events held there as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Originally the home of emperors and their courts, the 599-year-old palace has witnessed the rise and fall of more than 30 rulers from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
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