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The Palace Museum is located in the heart of Beijing. Visitors will be excited to find a wide variety of historic sites, scenic parks, shopping malls, museums, and theatres in her vicinity. Conveniently located bus stops and subway stations provide easy access to transportation.
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The center of imperial governance and family life, the Forbidden City consists of various structures that were designed for specific functions. Each structure was built in accordance with the traditional Chinese architectural hierarchy and designed to reflect imperial power and authority.
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About the Palace Museum

Established in 1925, the Palace Museum was installed in the imperial palace of two consecutive dynasties - the Ming (1368-1644) and the Qing (1644-1911). It is one of the most prestigious museums in China and the world at large.

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Administration

SHAN Jixiang

Director

JI Tianbin

Deputy Director, Secretary of the Museum's Party Committee

WANG Yamin

Executive Deputy Director

SONG Jirong

Deputy Director

FENG Nai'en

Deputy Director

LOU Wei

Deputy Director

REN Wanping

Deputy Director

LI Xiaocheng

Deputy Director

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