The Palace Museum

is located in the middle of Beijing and is the former palace of the emperors of the Ming and Quing dynasties. Is tha largest and the best . preserved group of ancient wooden architecture in the world. First built in 1406 in the fourth year of Emperor Yongle, it is the place where 24 emperors were enthorned.
Occupying area of 720,000 square meter, The palace museum has 8,707 rooms. In 1987 , the UNESCO listed the Palace museum as part of the world cultural heritage.