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Beijing: The Forbidden City
The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, was the imperial palace for the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Over a span of more than 500 years, 24 emperors lived in it. 6/11/2001
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