Inside the Forbidden City

Inside the Forbidden City2007


The Forbidden City in the heart of Beijing was the home of the Chinese emperor and the seat of a vast bureaucracy ruling over what is now the world’s most populous state for 500 years. After falling into disrepair following World War II, the palace’s ancient wooden structures are undergoing extensive restoration works today. Inside the Forbidden City offers unprecedented access into the magnificent palace complex where access was once denied to all but the emperor, his family and his most senior retinue.

Released
27. 7. 2026
Runtime
46 min
Genres
Documentary
Network
National Geographic: Latinoamérica
Status
Ended
Seasons
1 season, 2 episodes aired
Certification
TV-PG
Country, language
US · EN
Community rating
3.0 · 1 votes