# 紫禁城祥瑞 - 故宫出品

> Interactive exploration of Forbidden City's auspicious symbols and royal culture. (iPhone/iPad app by The Palace Museum.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id836477582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Palace Museum](https://appshunter.io/developer/631295918)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 559 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id836477582/reviews.md

## What is 紫禁城祥瑞?

故宫博物院官方出品，2014年清新发布！
独家揭秘紫禁城里的祥瑞符号，带您领略宫廷珍宝上的皇家文化。

主要特点：
1.精美手绘瑞兽形象和紫禁城地图；
2.仿佛欣赏艺术作品般的阅读效果；
3.背景知识深入浅出；
4.宫廷文物藏品放大欣赏；
5.轻松制作你喜欢的瑞兽形象并与朋友们分享。

关于故宫博物院
成立于1925年的故宫博物院，是以明清两代皇宫（紫禁城）和宫廷旧藏文物为基础建立起来的，以宫廷建筑群、古代艺术品及宫廷文化史迹为主要展示内容的大型综合性国家级博物馆。其馆藏包括世界上规模最大、保存最完整的木结构宫殿建筑群以及明清时代遗留下来的旧藏珍宝。此后，通过国家调拨、向社会征集和接受私人捐赠等方式，故宫博物院的馆藏得到极大地丰富，形成古书画、古器物、宫廷文物、书籍档案等领域蔚成系列、总数超过180万件的珍贵馆藏。1961年，经国务院批准，故宫被定为全国第一批重点文物保护单位。1987年，故宫被联合国教科文组织列入“世界文化遗产”名录。


Discover the beauty of nature in Chinese art and the mystery of ancient Chinese mythology through this interactive application’s exciting collection! As you peruse the illustrations, listen to the soundtrack, and explore various features, you will be transported back into the heart of classical Chinese culture. 

Auspicious Symbols in the Forbidden City is much more than you've ever imagined a book could be. After this unforgettable journey of imagination, reading on your iPad will never be the same again! 

Main features: 
1. Exquisite original illustrations and hand-drawn map of the Forbidden City; 
2. Presented as a Chinese painting scroll; 
3. Easily understandable background knowledge; 
4. Zoom out to see the selected objects in the Museum's collection; 
5. Create your own variation of the original beasts and share it with friends. 

About the Palace Museum 
Established in 1925, the Palace Museum is installed in the imperial palace of two consecutive dynasties - the Ming (1368-1644) and the Qing (1644-1911). The magnificent architecture, also known as the Forbidden City, and the vast holdings of the imperial collections of paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, and decorative objects make it one of the most prestigious museums in China and in the world at large.

## Key features

- Exquisite hand-drawn illustrations
- Interactive map of the Forbidden City
- In-depth background knowledge
- Zoomable museum collection objects
- Create and share mythical beasts

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id836477582/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good

*2015-01-17*

Beautiful !

### 5/5 — great app

*2014-11-01*

very good

### 5/5 — 故宫精品app

*2014-06-14*

故宫推出的每件app都是精品！专业！

### 5/5 — Amazing app with beautiful animation and fun games.

*2014-06-12*

Great way to explore Chinese lucky animals with rich interactive experience. My kid love it, he learned many legendary animals like dragon, phoenix etc.

## Frequently asked questions about 紫禁城祥瑞

### What is the short name for 紫禁城祥瑞 - 故宫出品?

The short common name for 紫禁城祥瑞 - 故宫出品 is 'Forbidden City'.

### Is Forbidden City free to download and use?

Yes, Forbidden City is available for free. It was released in 2014 and is offered by The Palace Museum.

### What devices does Forbidden City support?

Forbidden City is currently supported on iPads.

### How often is Forbidden City updated?

The latest version is 1.4, and the app was last updated on January 16, 2026, indicating regular updates.

### What is the age rating for Forbidden City?

Forbidden City has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of young learners and adults.

### What kind of learning does Forbidden City offer?

Forbidden City provides easily understandable background knowledge on auspicious symbols and royal culture, presented in an art-like scroll format.

### Can I track my progress in Forbidden City?

The app focuses on exploration and creative sharing rather than formal progress tracking. Users can create and share their own mythical beasts.

### Does Forbidden City offer any certifications?

Forbidden City is an educational app focused on cultural discovery and does not offer formal certifications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-01-16

修复已知问题，优化用户体验。

### 1.3 — 2025-03-20

修复已知问题，优化用户体验。

### 1.2 — 2025-01-13

针对iOS 18进行了适配和优化；
修复已知问题，优化用户体验。

### 1.1 — 2017-11-14

Apple 已更新此 App 以显示 Apple Watch App 图标。

适配iOS 11

### 1.0.2 — 2014-10-07

- 适配iOS 8系统

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