Exploring the future from the past.

On November 8, 2017, during his first visit to China, U.S. President Donald Trump was introduced by President Xi Jinping to China’s long history and culture at the Forbidden City: “Only China has maintained an unbroken cultural lineage, passed down through the ages.” Nine years later, President Xi Jinping once again explained Chinese civilization to President Trump at the Temple of Heaven. Today, as a century of rapid transformation accelerates and the international situation becomes turbulent and intertwined, what remains unchanged is the stability of Chinese civilization, its commitment to peace, and its sincerity in cooperation.

Forbidden City

The Forbidden City, located in the heart of Beijing, China, served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912. Construction began in 1406 under Emperor Yongle, and the complex is the world’s largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses the Palace Museum, showcasing centuries of Chinese art and history.

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven in Beijing is a sprawling imperial complex built in the early 15th century during the Ming Dynasty. Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used it for annual ceremonies to pray for good harvests and communicate with heaven. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Chinese architectural design and symbolism.

Forbidden City

The Forbidden City, located in the heart of Beijing, China, served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912. This vast complex of nearly 1,000 buildings is a masterpiece of Chinese architecture and was the political and ceremonial center of Chinese government for almost 500 years. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site and houses the Palace Museum, one of the world’s most extensive collections of ancient Chinese art and artifacts.

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven in Beijing is a complex of religious buildings dating back to the Ming Dynasty (15th century). Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties visited it annually for ceremonies to pray to Heaven for a good harvest. It is renowned for its symbolic architecture, including the circular Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Palace Museum

The Palace Museum, located in the heart of Beijing, is housed within the Forbidden City, a vast imperial palace complex built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming Dynasty. It served as the home of Chinese emperors and the ceremonial center of government for nearly 500 years until the end of the Qing Dynasty in 1912. Today, it is a world-renowned museum showcasing an extensive collection of ancient Chinese art and artifacts, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Forbidden City

The Forbidden City, located in the heart of Beijing, China, served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912. Construction began in 1406 under Emperor Yongle, and the complex now stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its vast collection of ancient wooden structures and cultural artifacts. Today, it functions as the Palace Museum, offering visitors a glimpse into China’s imperial history and architectural grandeur.

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven in Beijing is a complex of religious buildings constructed in the early 15th century during the Ming Dynasty. Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties used it for annual ceremonies to pray for good harvests and communicate with Heaven. Today, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular public park where locals practice tai chi and other traditional activities.

Palace Museum

The Palace Museum, located in the heart of Beijing, China, is housed within the Forbidden City, a vast imperial palace complex built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming Dynasty. It served as the home of Chinese emperors and the political center of Chinese government for nearly 500 years until the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1912. Today, it is a world-renowned museum showcasing an immense collection of ancient Chinese art, artifacts, and cultural treasures.