A shadowed red‑walled corridor frames the bright courtyard beyond in the Forbidden City, revealing carved beams, painted brackets, and a doorway opening to daily life inside Beijing’s imperial palace. Constructed from 1406–1420 for the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City is the world’s largest preserved wooden palace complex and part of the UNESCO‑listed Imperial Palaces since 1987. This premium high‑resolution digital download is ideal for cultural editorials and refined décor—digital file only, no physical print. Fine detail captures lacquered reds, ornamental timberwork, and the soft winter light leading outside