In pictures: Beijing’s Forbidden City opened at night for the first time in almost a century
For the first time since its inauguration as the Palace Museum to the public 94 years ago, Beijing’s Forbidden City opened at night for the first time to the public yesterday (Feb. 19).
The palace walls were illuminated with red lanterns, as well as purple and yellow lights—considered royal colors in China—
The China National Traditional Orchestra and the Peking Opera also performed as part of the light show,
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