Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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The Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties are an incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site in China. Most important is the amazing Forbidden City complex, in the heart of Beijing. Built by the greatest Ming Emperor, Yongle in the early 15th century, the Forbidden City is still one of the most impressive places in all of China. Let's have a closer look!

For more Chinese World Heritage sites:
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For more palace World Heritage sites:
Historic City of Ayutthaya: youtu.be/Q-0Hl2t7Ivc
Royal Domain of Drottningholm: youtu.be/qcWzU3jLG_E
Palace of Fontainebleau: youtu.be/GIT1WiMcG5w

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