Exploring these historical sites provides a glimpse into the past and enriches one's understanding of Chinese civilisation.

The Musée Guimet continues to introduce us to the treasures and history of China: for its new exhibition, the museum takes us on a journey to the Tang Empire, between the years 618 and 907. Come and ...

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Wanshou Temple was built in the 16th century during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and once served as a place of celebration for imperial families. Dubbed the "Little Forbidden City," the Buddhist ...

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The Forbidden City as depicted in a Ming dynasty painting Soil excavated during construction of the moat was piled up to the north of the palace to create an artificial hill, the Jingshan hill. [11] ...

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In summertime, the view from the top of the Jingshan Hill to the north of the Forbidden City is stunning ... Xi Jinping ...

Chinese emperors once came to this Ming dynasty holy site to pray for ... For some in China, Trump (pictured in the Forbidden City) is a figure of fun [Getty Images] But China has been in training ...