Old Beijing was like a Russian babushka doll, one doll hiding another inside it: the capital had an Outer City, Inner City and Imperial City. The former Imperial City, where the royalty lived, contains many historical relics, such as temples and meticulously designed residences.
The wall of the Imperial City was torn down during the Republic of China period (1912-1949). And with modernization continuing unabated in the country, more and more of the area’s old features are fast disappearing. What is left of the Imperial City and how have the changes affected the lives of residents there? Beijing Today joined a tour from the Inner City to the Imperial city, organized by 90 Percent Travel agency, to find the answer.
