The various items found inside the Forbidden City reveal how royals used to entertain themselves. Photo: The Palace Museum The various items found inside the Forbidden City reveal how royals used to entertain themselves. Photo: The Palace Museum
The various items found inside the Forbidden City reveal how royals used to entertain themselves. Photo: The Palace Museum
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Bored in self-isolation? 10 ways Qing dynasty royals entertained themselves inside the Forbidden City that may help you out

Using a variety of toys, games and even film reels, here are the ways royals locked inside China’s Forbidden City entertained themselves

Topic |   Chinese culture
Laramie Mok
Laramie Mok

Updated: 12:13pm, 27 May, 2020

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The various items found inside the Forbidden City reveal how royals used to entertain themselves. Photo: The Palace Museum The various items found inside the Forbidden City reveal how royals used to entertain themselves. Photo: The Palace Museum
The various items found inside the Forbidden City reveal how royals used to entertain themselves. Photo: The Palace Museum
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