The overall layout of the palatial complex place strong emphasis on reflecting the dignity of the emperor and is a master piece of Chinese palatial con-struction.

• 最著名的是养心殿，从雍正皇帝起，这里就成为皇帝理政和寝居之所，慈禧太后也在此垂帘听政，时间长达40余年。偌大的故宫处处体现中国文化。