• My Tour of the Forbidden City (English Edition): An Ant’s-Eye View of China‘s Imperial Palace
  • My Tour of the Forbidden City (English Edition): An Ant’s-Eye View of China‘s Imperial Palace
  • My Tour of the Forbidden City (English Edition): An Ant’s-Eye View of China‘s Imperial Palace
  • My Tour of the Forbidden City (English Edition): An Ant’s-Eye View of China‘s Imperial Palace
  • My Tour of the Forbidden City (English Edition): An Ant’s-Eye View of China‘s Imperial Palace
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My Tour of the Forbidden City (English Edition): An Ant’s-Eye View of China‘s Imperial Palace

My Tour of the Forbidden City (English Edition): An Ant’s-Eye View of China‘s Imperial Palace

Over 80 Paintings Bring the Forbidden City to Life — Follow an Ant Who Has Lived There for Generations, as It Climbs onto the Dragon Throne, Peers into Side Halls, and Shows You the Palace as You’ve Never Seen It
This is not a guidebook to the Forbidden City, and it is not a history textbook. It is a painted tour led by an ant—one whose family has lived in this imperial palace for generations. The ant knows the place in a way no human guide does: it can climb onto the dragon throne and look down at the courtyard where officials once bowed, slip into the side halls that visitors walk past, and see the palace from angles you would never get on foot. Over eighty paintings by the artist Wu Yang carry the journey, each one paired with a short text that tells you what you are looking at. If you want to explore the Forbidden City through a guide who actually lives there—rather than read an architectural survey or follow a conventional guidebook—this is it.
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Discover the Forbidden City — One Tiny Ant‘s Eye View at a Time

“I was an ant in the Forbidden City, living for generations in this imperial palace as vast as the heavens. Yet, I could reach every corner...”

Step inside the world‘s largest imperial palace complex through the most unexpected guide — a tiny ant who calls it home. My Tour of the Forbidden City invites young readers on a whimsical tour of one of China’s most iconic landmarks, where every wall, courtyard, and hidden corner holds a story waiting to be told.

Why Families Love This Book:

  • A Unique Perspective: Instead of a traditional guidebook, children explore the Forbidden City through the eyes of an ant — a gentle, imaginative narrator who makes history feel personal and accessible.

  • Cultural Discovery: An ideal introduction to Chinese heritage for young minds, presented in simple, engaging English that sparks curiosity without overwhelming.

  • Beautiful Illustrations: Soft, warm artwork brings the palace‘s architecture and atmosphere to life, making it a visual treat for both children and parents.

  • Perfect for Ages 3-6: Designed as a read-aloud picture book, it’s ideal for bedtime stories, classroom sharing, or preparing for a family trip to Beijing.

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