Hand-Painted Forbidden City: A Bilingual Illustrated Travel Journal & Sketchbook

Discover the Forbidden City — One Page at a Time.

Step inside the world‘s largest palace complex without leaving your home. Hand-Painted Forbidden City is a bilingual (English-Chinese) illustrated journal that blends art, history, and personal reflection into one elegant volume.

Created by a team of illustrators from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts, this book features stunning hand-drawn depictions of the Forbidden City‘s iconic architecture, imperial treasures, and hidden corners — paired with concise cultural explanations in both English and Chinese-8-11.

What makes this book special:

• Bilingual Format: Every caption and cultural note appears in both English and Chinese, making it perfect for language learners, travelers, and anyone interested in Chinese culture.

• Hand-Drawn Artwork: Each page showcases original illustrations of palaces, artifacts, and architectural details — not stock photos.

• Multi-Dimensional Learning: Covers history, architecture, art appreciation, traditional customs, and national treasures — all centered around the 600-year-old Forbidden City-8-14.

• Creative Journaling Space: Designed as a hand账 (journal/notebook), it includes room for your own notes, sketches, or travel memories.

• Cultural Credibility: Text contributors include cultural scholars and advisors dedicated to sharing Chinese heritage with global audiences