Hong Kong Palace Museum | When the Forbidden City Meets Versailles Special Exhibition

Step into the crossroads of Eastern and Western royal art in this extraordinary exhibition! For the first time, the Forbidden City and Versailles Palace join forces to present a pinnacle dialogue of Chinese and French court art and aesthetics. The exhibition features over 150 precious artifacts from Beijing's Forbidden City and France's Versailles Palace, including French clocks, porcelain, and oil paintings treasured by Qing emperors, as well as furniture, embroidery, and artworks in the style of Louis XIV's court. These exhibits offer a glimpse into the aesthetic tastes and symbols of power of Emperor Qianlong and Louis XIV. The exhibition space combines Eastern and Western elements, enhanced by lighting and sound effects to create an immersive atmosphere, making visitors feel as if they are strolling through a historical corridor.