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The Karate Kid

Forbidden City

Beijing · CN  ·  School trip at the imperial palace

The Karate Kid filmed at Forbidden City, Beijing. The school trip visits this former imperial palace, which now houses a museum.

Where to go

39.915833, 116.390833
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Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
The Karate Kid (2010)
On screen
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In real life
Forbidden City, Beijing
Can you visit?
Open to the public, ticketed
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Karate Kid film at Forbidden City?
At 39.915833, 116.390833 in Beijing. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Forbidden City?
Open to the public, ticketed.
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