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4, Jingshan Front Street, 100006, Beijing Shi, CN China
Contacts phone: +86 10 8500 7421
Website: www.dpm.org.cn
Latitude: 39.9163447, Longitude: 116.3971546
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F. Tab
::I feel sheepish writing a review about such a culturally/globally significant location as The Forbidden City. I mean- these buildings are older than my country. I had previously experienced the splendor of The Imperial Palace vicariously through film- “The Last Emperor” easily the most notable among them. The expanse is even more impressive when you consider that these buildings were constructed on human labor alone. It should go without saying that if you’re ever in Beijing, then this is a must for stops on your journey.
David Geuens
::A vast and huge palace. Beautiful architecture and interesting history. It gets very busy so best to go early. If visiting without a organised tour, take your passport with you as that will be your entrance ticket.
Titus Ahciarliu
::Probably one of the first things that come to mind when you say Beijing. It is "yuge" and it takes about 4-5 hours if you want to visit it entirely. They only let in a limited number of visitors at one time so i suggest you go there before noon to make sure you can enter. Better visit during weekdays as weekends are more crowded. They offer student discounts and they ask for passport upon issuing of tickets (no exceptions). If you have a student ID they will ask you if you are a bachelor, master or PhD student - make sure to say bachelor! They also have audio guides in about 20 languages. There are a few additional exhibitions inside (like the jewelry or clock exhibitions) for which you have to pay extra. Student discounts apply there also.
jonas lannö
::I'm surprised to say it, but honestly? Overrated. The palace is an impressive sight for sure, but the inside is kinda like any other museum you'll see. There are showcases everywhere with historic trinkets and valuables. But it's all in smaller buildings around the area, meaning you'll go in and out of a lot of places, with large empty plazas and corridors between each place. The larger palaces look impressive from a distance, but walking up close, most of them will just hold a throne or some limted furniture. The hundreds of shops who all sell the exact same stuff also helps to make the entire place feel cheap. And there's no place to get a decent meal inside either, so make sure you've eaten before going in. I recon this was a very impressive place in its time, but right now it's just kind off dull. There are more impressive museums which doesn't have 3 minutes of walking between every showcase. I'd still recommend going, simply because of what it is, but one time is plenty enough for me. Maybe going with a guide who explains the history of things would make it more exciting.
Cameron SG Duncan
::I went to visit the Forbidden City on a Chinese national holiday, and would recommend going on a less busy day. It was a sea of people and tough to get through the crowds getting in. Once inside it is so big that you have plenty of space in most areas. Lots of beautiful structures with incredible detail, but my favourite feature was the basketball court for the staff! ;) Another Chinese cite with amazing history, and absolutely worth a look if you are in Beijing.