| a walled section of Peking, built in the 15th century, containing the imperial palace and other buildings of the imperial government of China. |
For·bid·den City  (fər-bĭd'n, fôr-)  A walled enclosure of central Beijing, China, containing the palaces of 24 emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Formerly closed to the public (hence its name), it is now a vast museum and a major tourist attraction. |