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Visit China's Forbidden City -- as a virtual eunuch
Culture fans thousands of miles from Beijing can now visit its famous Forbidden City, through a three dimensional recreation of the vast palace that also allows them to dress up as an imperial eunuch and meet a courtesan.
Source:(Reuters)
2008-10-12
IBM unlocks the gates to Beijing's Forbidden City
The only way to get a true feel for the Forbidden City, the vast moated palace built 600 years ago for China's emperors, is to peer into its grand multi-eved halls, cross its expansive plazas and stroll through its surprisingly intimate private gardens.
2008-10-11
Starbucks closes controversial Forbidden City cafe
Starbucks has closed a controversial coffee shop it had operated in Beijing's historic Forbidden City since 2000, Chinese media reported on Saturday.
Nations:China
2007-07-14
Report: China palace Starbucks may close
Managers of China's vast Forbidden City palace are deciding whether to close a Starbucks outlet on its grounds after protests led by a state TV personality, a news report said Thursday.
Nations:China
2007-01-18
China closes part of Forbidden City for Olympic
China has decided to close the most important building in Beijing's Forbidden City for repairs ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics, state media said.
2006-01-03
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