Why do they call it Forrbiden?

[rondrum42]

Please excuse me for being ignorant, but why do they call it

The Forrbiden City?

[chilton747]

I think it is because only a certain few were allowed to go there. Others were forbidden.

[dnoblett]

The Forbidden City, as the residence of the terrestrial emperor, was its earthly counterpart. Jin, or "Forbidden", referred to the fact that no-one could enter or leave the palace without the emperor's permission. Cheng means a walled city.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City

 

The Forbidden City was so named this because, for more than five hundred years, it was totally off limits to all except the rulers of China and their servants. It was the home to two dynasties of Emperors, the Ming and the Qing who strayed from the sanctuary of the city only if they absolutely had to.

http://www.aboutmytravel.com/main.php3?act...e&artid=161

 

An interesting one: Forbidden City Starbucks closes (I remembered seeing that Starbucks and thought isn't anything sacred?)

Edited August 29, 2007 by dnoblett (see edit history)

[shaffej7070]

I think it is because only a certain few were allowed to go there. Others were forbidden.

 

Others, as in peasentry.

[bosco]

and "peasantry" too.....

[shaffej7070]

and "peasantry" too.....

 

 

Excuse my peasentries.

[David&Wendy]

Since Candle crashed this morning my answer went poof. I was quoting Wikipedia too.

 

Here is a picture of me visiting Starbucks inside the Forbidden City in 2005.

http://i19.tinypic.com/53z5wte.jpg

 

After the Starbucks store inside the Forbidden city closed it moved outside the Forbidden City.

[NewDay2006]

Nothing much to see in the forbidden city.... but I guess the fact it was there for ages makes it very interesting. Also having concubines in the wings just waiting was something of... huh, interest

[Shenzhen K-1]

I am going there with beautiful SO in October and of course the "Great Wall"!! Anyone else going to China during the National Holiday?? I will check on the meaning and on the other activities and sights.

[Gordon]

This is a story of my great-great uncle who entered the "Forbidden City" back in the mid 1800's

 

http://www.plantexplorers.com/explorers/bi...ert-fortune.htm

[David&Wendy]

This is a story of my great-great uncle who entered the "Forbidden City" back in the mid 1800's

 

http://www.plantexplorers.com/explorers/bi...ert-fortune.htm

 

Thank you for sharing Gordon.

[SheLikesME?]

It was forbidden. It just doesn't exist. I know. I have been there too.

[TootTaLu]

Please excuse me for being ignorant, but why do they call it

The Forrbiden City?

There were lots of guys living there at one time who had their testicles removed to get in.

Thats a good enough reason for me.

[hakkamike]

Please excuse me for being ignorant, but why do they call it

The Forrbiden City?

There were lots of guys living there at one time who had their testicles removed to get in.

Thats a good enough reason for me.

So, never mind I cant say it