Tuesday 9th October continued
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Imperial palace through 24 reigns of emperors during Ming and Qing dynasties
No-one allowed in or out except on business. 9999 rooms - one less than heaven (10000). Home to more than 6000 members of the royal household. More than half were eunuchs and concubines. |
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