Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Beijing is a Traditional Chinese palatial palace in Beijing, Beijing, China, and a filming location for The Last Emperor (1987). Built in 1420, it was designed by Kuai Xiang, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is owned by Palace Museum.
Location: Beijing, Beijing, China
Verified facts
- Located in Beijing, Beijing
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10884, SRC-10885 - Appeared in The Last Emperor (movie, 1987)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10884, SRC-10885 - Built in 1420
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12200, SRC-12474, SRC-13169 - Designed by Kuai Xiang
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12202, SRC-13088, SRC-14708, SRC-12200, SRC-17432 - Architectural style: Traditional Chinese palatial architecture
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-12200, SRC-12474 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12200, SRC-12474, SRC-13168 - Built in 1420
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12200, SRC-12201, SRC-12474 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1987)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12200, SRC-12201, SRC-12474 - Owned by Palace Museum (1925–present)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12200, SRC-12201, SRC-12474
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10884 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Emperor (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10885 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/l/Last-Emperor.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12200 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12201 — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Forbidden-City (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12202 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuai_Xiang (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12474 — New World Encyclopedia (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13088 — https://www.thechinajourney.com/who-built-the-forbidden-city/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13168 — CGTN — China's Forbidden City endures as a UNESCO treasure (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13169 — TravelChinaGuide — When Was the Forbidden City Built? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14708 — China Daily — Carving out a legacy (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17432 — https://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/beijing/forbidden-city/architecture-character.htm (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was The Last Emperor filmed?
Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Beijing, in Beijing, Beijing, is a real-world filming location used for The Last Emperor.
Who designed Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Beijing?
Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Beijing was designed by Kuai Xiang.
Where is Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Beijing located?
Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Beijing is located in Beijing, Beijing.