“A Crash Course to the Forbidden City” is a humble attempt to unlock the meaning behind the chambers of the Palace. In a condensed and hopefully entertaining way, we wish to give you a comprehensive history of the palace from when it was built 600 years ago until when the last boy-emperor finally left in 1924.

In the late 1970s the world known architect I.M Pei climbed the stairs of the Coal Hill together with a delegation of colleagues. Standing on top of the hill the future designer of the glass pyramids at louvre felt deeply moved.

We urge you to join and accept this Imperial challenge. The future and unity of the empire is at stake. Be prepared for an avalanche of questions. Inside the enormous Imperial Palace you can find the answers, but you will have to be quick- only a select few will make it.

Puyi’s departure from the Forbidden City marked the end of the strange 13 years where both Dynasty and Republic co-existed within the confines of the imperial compound.