As a documentary series, the Forbidden City presents the palace from a macro perspective of history. It selects a number of profound changes in the history of China over the past six centuries, and retells these stories through buildings and relics in the National Palace Museum, leading the audience to read the history and destiny of China via this splendid palace. With 12 episodes, it fully presents the vicissitudes experienced by China and the Chinese nation over the past 600 years. With an ultra-high resolution of 8K, it films a large set of architectural details and precious relics in the Forbidden City, as well as a number of external scenes in more than 80 places all over China, so as to accurately duplicate stories in the past. It also uses multiple approaches such as live-action reenactments, 3D illustration, and digital painting to make the content not only profound but also diversified and acceptable for the young generation. It ranked as a top 3 feature program among all programs broadcasted at the same time. In addition, it has been keeping the first place on live streaming platforms, and has entered the trending topic list on Weibo 46 times, achieving nationwide reputation and influence.