Stock photography, photos: Soldiers at Forbidden City - China Stock photos of Changing of the Guard in the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City is located at the center of Beijing. First built in 1406 and completed in 1420, the city served as the royal palace during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. During that time, 24 emperors lived there. Beijing, China. Photograph: © Robert Burch Click for a larger image and more information Keywords associated with this stock photo: Asia, China, Beijing, Forbidden City, guard, soldiers