During the Ming Dynasty, ice beds became a popular form of entertainment, enjoyed by both the imperial court and the common ...

With lavish pageantry and an uncharacteristic personal flourish, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out a red carpet welcome for US President Donald Trump at the Forbidden City, the ancient home ...

This is the first time that treasures from the Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles ... and beyond in the royal courts of France and China, visitors can expect to admire portraits ...

In the Forbidden City, a rare artwork is on display for one month before it’s hidden away again for three years. Art Historian Alastair Sooke meets Professor Lu Ying to discover why Chinese ...

The main building structure along the central axis of the Grand Temple comprises four painstakingly laid out courtyards ...

20 May 2008 "This is an excellent example of how Beijing and China intends to advance accessibility for all people in the ... "The barrier-free facilities and the ancient architecture in the Forbidden ...