Stock photography, photos: The Forbidden City - Beijing, China Stock photos of The Forbidden City in winter. 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. Beijing, China. Photograph: © Robert Burch Click for a larger image and more information Keywords associated with this stock photo: Asia, China, Beijing, Forbidden City, snow, winter