Soon, China will begin limiting how many tourists can visit the Forbidden City in Beijing.
The former Imperial Palace sees about 7 million visitors each year, and officials think that's just too many people.
Worried about inflicting damage to the important historical site, China's state media recently announced that it will begin limiting how many tourists it admits to the Forbidden City.
The new limitations will prohibit annual ticket holders from visiting during peak seasons, encourage tourists to visit in the afternoon and to buy tickets in advance during festivals and holidays.
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Originally built in the early 1400s, the Forbidden City served as the imperial palace for Chinese emperors and their families for almost 500 years.
It was closed off to visitors for hundreds of years. Only the emperor, his immediate family, officials, and servants could access the complex — hence the name, "Forbidden City."
But today it's one of the most popular tourist sites in China, with about 7 million visitors each year.
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