The Forbidden City in Beijing opened a royal-themed café near its northern gate on Saturday. /VCG Photo

The Corner Tower Café, which has 19 tables, is decorated with images of a renowned Chinese painting entitled "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains" from the Song Dynasty. /VCG Photo

It now offers 31 kinds of beverages including coffee, milk and tea. Its special menu "Royal Selections" contains drinks inspired by royal stories. /VCG Photo

One drink, "Emperor Kangxi's favorite chocolate" was concocted because the emperor loved the taste of white chocolate. /VCG Photo

The cafe has an exhibition area to display cultural objects that tell the history of the Forbidden City. /VCG Photo

The area where the café is located used to be an office space. The Forbidden City now aims to turn it into an area of cultural creations. /VCG Photo