<P> Traditionally , the Forbidden City is divided into two parts . The Outer Court ( 外 朝 ) or Front Court ( 前 朝 ) includes the southern sections , and was used for ceremonial purposes . The Inner Court ( 内 廷 ) or Back Palace ( 后 宫 ) includes the northern sections , and was the residence of the Emperor and his family , and was used for day - to - day affairs of state . ( The approximate dividing line shown as red dash in the plan above . ) Generally , the Forbidden City has three vertical axes . The most important buildings are situated on the central north -- south axis . </P>
<P> Traditionally , the Forbidden City is divided into two parts . The Outer Court ( 外 朝 ) or Front Court ( 前 朝 ) includes the southern sections , and was used for ceremonial purposes . The Inner Court ( 内 廷 ) or Back Palace ( 后 宫 ) includes the northern sections , and was the residence of the Emperor and his family , and was used for day - to - day affairs of state . ( The approximate dividing line shown as red dash in the plan above . ) Generally , the Forbidden City has three vertical axes . The most important buildings are situated on the central north -- south axis . </P>
where did the emperor live in the forbidden city
where did the emperor live in the forbidden city
The Inner Court ( 内 廷 ) or Back Palace ( 后 宫 )
The Inner Court ( 内 廷 ) or Back Palace ( 后 宫 )