Advantages: too many advantages Disadvantages: some modern stuff break the environment
This palace has buit in Qing Dynasdy, many Kings in Qing Dynasdy use to live in this palace. It has been rebuilt many times in order to showing for tourist. it is one of the most famouse attractions in Beijing and even China. Thousands of people go to visit the imperialpalace everyday, it attracts lots of foreiners as well. From this palace, I have learned a lot of Chinese history, especially the Qing Dynasdy part. It located just in the middle of Changan road, not for from the shopping place, at the time I have been there, I went by underground, which cost only 3 yuan. I have been there 3 times, each time I was gaining different experience.
One interest thing is I find a starbucks in the imperialpalace, it is not very good though, it break the whole environment at all. Because this palace is a very traditional structure, I think ...
Advantages: historical site Disadvantages: too big and too crowded
I have lived in Beijing for more than 11 years. I visited Forbidden City several times.
Briefly I would like to say if you want to know Chinese history in the late 500 years, you must visit Forbidden City also know as Palace museum.
It was an imperialpalace for Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911). During the period there were 24 emperors and their families. Now it's a public museum. It is famous as one of world five palaces and one of World Heritages.
There you can see Chinese Ancient buildings that are the biggest and most preserved buildings group in the world. Do remember these buildings closely connect Chinese culture especially their philosophy in harmony. You can also see treasures exhibitions, e.g. some very rare jades and ancient clocks.
It is located in the centre of Beijing. Many buses and a subway pass by. It ...
Advantages: know Qing history Disadvantages: it's price
Forbidden City is one of the most famous attractions in Beijing and even China. Thousands of people go to visit the imperialpalace everyday; it attracts lots of foreigners as well. Why I attracted to visit this place? because I'm foreigner? Maybe YES!!! This is the most historical grand site you must visit. This place tell me what kind the former China government is, ridge as well as it's hierarchy, so cruel, and so amazing.
From this palace, I have learned a lot of Chinese history, especially the Qing Dynasty part. It located just in the middle of Changan road, not for from the shopping place, at the time I have been there, I went by underground, which cost only 3 yuan. There are many palace here and each palace has different name and different function. ...
