Pros: The whole site, architecture, beautiful and grandiose artifacts, gates. Cons: None.
The Forbidden City in Winter. By James P. Zaworski I just returned last week from my one month long odyssey vacation to the Peoples Republic of China. While I was there I wanted to see as many different things as possible, but also to take my time ...
Pros: Helps you to step back in time, better than going to a museum about China Cons: Everything kind of looks the same after a while
I have had the fortunate opportunity to see the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) four times during the last ten months in which my wife and I have been living in Beijing. Located right across the street from Tian'anmen...
Pros: A Beijing must see, wonderful Ming dynasty architecture. Cons: Alot of walking and you can't enter many of the buildings.
If you have read any of my other reviews then you know that my employer in China gave me a trip to Beijing. I had three days to see seven sights, rather interesting to say the least. My trip was just prior to the Chinese Lunar New Year in winter and ...
Pros: Unique angle to look at one of the most amazing group of buildings Cons: you have to climb high
I spent a whole day in Forbidden City when I was in Beijing. It's not nearly enough time to see everything, and I felt my legs were going to break any minutes when I sat down at one of the stone stairs and wondered if I should continue.
Pros: A trip in a time machine to a world of emperors and dynasties Cons: Dust from the Gobi Desert
We visited the 200 acre Forbidden City as a stop on our tour of China. The Forbidden City is the heart of Beijing and served as home to 24 emperors beginning in 1420 and was off limits for most Chinese. One member on our tour was more hung up on which...
Pros: A window of Chinese culture Cons: It can evoke your desire of becoming an emperor
An interesting and meaningful story:
A little cafe within the Forbidden City opened its business in October, 2000, located in a small room adjacent to the southern gate, selling coffees and snacks for tourists. It sounds good because so many...
Pros: A must-see in Beijing Cons: huge, mostly outside
I visited Beijing in April/May 1998, with a number of other westerners. To be blunt, if you've made it as far as Beijing, you should go see the Forbidden City. It would be kind of silly if you didn't.
Pros: beautiful, shows culture, buildings Cons: long walk
All one could say as they walk into this wonderful world was WOW! It is truly a city inside of a city. The Forbidden City is it ancient times where the emperor and his officals would stay. It is a well fortifed area that is a magnificent site to...
Pros: Wonderful, Splendid Cons: Will take long time to feel
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
If you come to BeiJing,the first site you want to visit,it must be "Forbidden City",It's almost the symbolize of BeiJing.
In front of the City,it's Tan An Men...
Pros: An important international treasure. Great for the Chinese history buff. Cons: Not kept up and renovations seem to remove, rather than enhance, the historical significance.
I was really looking forward to seeing the Forbidden City, but it's less than what is generally described. Let's have a look. By "Forbidden" it sounds so exotic, private, privileged, and secret, but it's not. The Chinese name doesn't even include ...
Pros: Historical Place, rich culture and worth digging into details Cons: Hard to navigate and understand anything without a guide
The Forbidden City is the absolute architecture masterpiece. The tourist guide will probably tell you a lot of stories about the buildings, stories that are associated with each modifications made by the different "residents". The gate price is around ...
Pros: Great Palace to wander through, especially if you have a lot of time Cons: Many tours do not give you enough time to really see the whole palace
As you approach the Forbidden City, it quickly becomes apparent that this is not just any palace. It is an expansive maze of buildings, courtyards, and built for the exclusive use of the Emperor and his family. When I say it is a maze, I really mean it. ...
Pros: Amazing Place that just oozes history Cons: Not well preserved, exhibits and information are sparse.
I have been to the Forbidden City three times, in 1989, 1997 and 2001. Each time I was astounded at the scale and grandeur of the place. It is absolutely huge, to the point that calling it a City is not exactly an exaggeration. Each time, however, I...
Pros: Fascinating Look at China's Imperial History Cons: Can't enter most buildings, Can be extremely hot
The Forbidden City, officially called the National Palace Museum, is a must see if you are in Beijing. It is in the middle of Beijing, so fairly close to get to no matter where you are staying. In addition it is next to Tiananmen Square and the big...
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