The largest palace in the world is the Forbidden City in Beijing, notable for its extensive size, the presence of the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, and the decorative Nine Dragons Screen, reminiscent of luxurious palace structures like the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
- The largest palace in the world is the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Known for its vast size and rich history, the Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.
- It includes 980 surviving buildings with 8,704 rooms.
- The Palace of Tranquil Longevity within the Forbidden City was an emperor's luxurious retirement residence, complete with temples and gardens, and featuring the iconic Nine Dragons Screen for privacy.
- Noteworthy features of palaces around the world can be seen in the lavish architecture, such as the Palace of Versailles' famous Hall of Mirrors with its 17 mirrored arches, and the elegant Royal Palace of Madrid.