I have always been fascinated by the Chinese culture and their dedication to its preservation.  As a whole, its influences seem to have lasted throughout the course of centuries.  The Forbidden City is a true testament to this.  I never even knew it existed until this was posted.  I am quite intrigued and may look into it further for my pleasure.  
I noticed that the clear division between the classes along with the wall around the city is what earned it its name.  I was wondering if there were any similarities between the Forbidden City and similar places in England, etc.  Some palaces were surrounded by small villages or at least allowed the entrance of peasants to conduct business, etc.  Was this ever allowed here?
I agree completely that this architecture and its connected works should be preserved for history.  Clearly it has lasted up to this point.  It needs to continue to do so.  Not only because it is a symbol of architectural genius but also for its societal implications.