We came here as first time for our friend, so after security check to access Tienanmen you can start the one way tour of the Forbidden city. It s big, impressive, clean and even crowded it s quite calm. You can enjoy many place to...More

Dont miss visit this huge great palace. Time tunnel for great feeling. like see real dinasty moment...

The scale and historic beauty herein is first class ....one gets a shiver when thinking of the deeds of the occupants over 700 years .

It's strange to think that this site was once forbidden to all but a few and is now swarming with people and one of the most visited sites in the world. It is very busy and yet people seem to move around and see everything....More

Visited this Hall as part of our tour of China. A very impressive building, I felt some of the majesty walking up the steps. Another location where off peak visiting w outdoor be beneficial.

Lovely place to visit and wander through the courtyards and see the building from all different angles. You can see inside but there is no access into it.

The Forbidden City is so large and sprawling that it is very difficult to take it in. You have to be aware of where you are in the complex to have these structures mean anything. We had a guide, thankfully, who explained. But, even with...More

You can see the ancient thrones. Some of antiques have been replaced with replicas because of their value.

After going through the Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men), a huge courtyard opened up in front of us. Beyond the courtyard was the famous Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian). It’s the most important building of the three Great Halls of the Outer Court...More

The entire 'city' is huge and complex. A wonder to see. Having a guide that can tell you the history of this site is recommended. Amazing place.