The Forbidden Palace had been the Royal Palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Many emperors were born and grew up within its walls. The palace is impressive looking but its airs are rather depressing. There was hardly any green space among the rows upon rows of walled palace structures. Behind the palace stood Jingshan, where the last Ming emperor hanged himself when bandits surrounded the city. It used to be the highest point in the city and still provides a good view.