Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is a large precinct of red walls and yellow glazed roof tiles located in the heart of China's capital, Beijing. As its name suggests, the precinct is a micro-city in its own right. This article describes the...
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Alison's Wonderland: Tour of Forbidden City
This resource is a gallery of pictures with text, kind of like a tour. There are many good pictures and explanations about the Forbidden City. Follow the "tour" by clicking NEXT under the pictures.
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Virtual China
Enjoy an armchair trip through China. Pictures are provided from Beijing, The West, the Southwest, the South, the Northeast, Shanghai, and the Forbidden City.
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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven
Very descriptive article with historical and physical information on the Temple.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Forbidden City of Ancient China
Kids learn about the Forbidden City of Ancient China. A giant palace built for the emperor in Beijing city by the Ming Dynasty. Includes quiz and audio recording of text.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Tiananmen Square Massacre
Article provides detailed facts and a summary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China on June 4, 1989.
Curated OER
Photograph:aerial View of the Haidian District, Northwestern Beijing, China.
This article from Britannica.com provides information on Peking, the city and a general recap of the city's history.