



Published: January 4, 2026
Q: How many rooms are there in the Forbidden City?
A: 9,371 rooms.
The Palace Museum manages a total of 9,371 historic rooms, including 8,728 rooms within the Forbidden City and 643 rooms in surrounding structures such as Duanmen Gate (the Gate of Uprightness), the Dagaoxuan Temple, and former imperial offices.
