The story of the Forbidden City cat can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. It is rumored that cats were originally kept in the Forbidden City to guard documents and objects from being bitten by rats. They gradually became the pets of the palace and were revered as "royal cats".
Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty was particularly fond of cats, and even set up a "cat room" to collect all kinds of rare cats. During the Qing Dynasty, the cats in the palace were stray cats, but they still thrived. These offspring, as well as foreign stray cats, were adopted by the Forbidden City and collectively called "Forbidden City Cats".
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Forbidden City was transformed into a museum, and the staff found that these cats were actually the descendants of cats raised by former dignitaries. So, the Forbidden City decided to keep the cats and make them part of the Forbidden City. Each cat has its own record and name and becomes the guardian of the Forbidden City. These cats, living in the world's largest and most complete existing complex of ancient wooden structures, inject vitality and vitality into the Forbidden City. 
Nowadays, the Forbidden City cat has become a favorite of tourists. They became popular on social networking and became the "Internet celebrity" of the Forbidden City. In order to interact closely with these cute cats, tourists come to the Forbidden City. They bring cat food, treats, etc., and share quality time with these cats. These cats living in the Forbidden City, either elegant or naïve, shuttle between the corners and corridors of the palace. They seem to be the elves of this palace, adding a bit of life and agility to this ancient building. Whenever tourists stroll through the Forbidden City and occasionally encounter these cats, it will always make people feel a little surprised and happy. 
Most of the cats in the Forbidden City have their own territory and habits. Some like to bask in the sun on the square in front of the Taihe Palace, while others prefer to nap next to the rockery in the Imperial Garden. They either stroll alone or in groups of three or five, living leisurely in this palace. The existence of these cats also adds a mystery and legend to the Forbidden City. In ancient times, cats were regarded as auspicious creatures that could ward off evil spirits. Therefore, the cats of the Forbidden City are also endowed with the meaning of guarding the palace and blessing peace. There are many types of cats in the Forbidden City, including civet cats, three-flowered cats, white cats, black cats, yellow and white cats and other native cats, as well as hybrid cats such as Siamese cats and Persian cats.
There are two main ways to feed the Forbidden City cats: First, the staff of the Forbidden City will provide food for these cats on a regular basis to ensure that they can get adequate nutrition. These foods include cat food, canned food, etc., which are placed in places frequented by cats to make it easier for them to forage.
Secondly, visitors to the Forbidden City will also bring some food for these cats. When many tourists visit the Forbidden City, they will bring some cat food, snacks, etc., to feed these cute cats. The kindness of the tourists not only allowed the cats to get extra food, but also made them feel the love and warmth of humans.
It should be noted that although the food of the Forbidden City cats is relatively sufficient, we should also avoid overfeeding and littering to maintain the environmental hygiene of the Forbidden City and the health of the cats. At the same time, we should also respect the habits and territory of these palace cats, and do not chase and disturb them at will. Let's work together to provide a wonderful living environment for these adorable Forbidden City cats.