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8.0
Scored 8.0
From entrance to exit, it is only a one-way street, so you...
From entrance to exit, it is only a one-way street, so you can't exactly go out from the way you come in. They do have souvenir shops inside with average price. It is a long walk from entrance to exit with lots of seating area. From the exit, the nearest metro station will be at least 1,5km away. I think it's best for you to invest in Sightseeing bus for that day for convenience.
Clarissa
Indonesia
8.0
Scored 8.0
Best to find a english guide to bring you in.
Best to find a english guide to bring you in. It will be faster too. And inside all the infrastructures are almost the same. The guide can provide good history on whats all the different houses are for...
Jimmy
Singapore
8.0
Scored 8.0
You really need to reserve tickets online in advance.
You really need to reserve tickets online in advance. The official website to do this is of course only in Chinese; you need to use online travel service sites (ctrip or similar) if you are the average western tourist; it works just by giving them online your passport nr and pay by creditcard. Do not expect a confirmation reference number or anything like that: they apparently "register" your passport nr in the entrance ticketing system and you just go with the crowd to arrive to the gate and then show your passport to the guards. Surprisingly - considering the colossal crowds - it does work.
There ARE possibly some tickets left for onsite purchase that you COULD buy at the ticketing counter on the day in the morning but A. you need to FIND that counter. Again, colossal crowds and immense spaces with practically zero information signalled in English... and B. they may run out in a few minutes after opening. (by the time you make your way through to the ticket counters those few tickets would be swapped up by the better informed/ faster local tourists)
zoltan
6.0
Scored 6.0
I highly suggest to book the visit in advance.
I highly suggest to book the visit in advance. The place is really crowded and tickets go sold out really fast. It's tricky because you cannot book it on the official website more than 10 days in advance and it always sold out 2 days before. Also you need some specific information such as Chinese phone number (you might use the hotel one) and to book in on a computer not on a phone. I would suggest buying the ticket in experiences websites, you will probably pay a little bit more but you can ensure the entrance.
Anna Claudia
Italy
8.0
Scored 8.0
In summer when we visited it was extremely busy and hot.
In summer when we visited it was extremely busy and hot. The automatic tour guide machines don’t work so well. Perhaps better experienced with a tour guide who can get you ahead of the crowds and explain everything
Barbara
Australia
10
Scored 10
Amazing place!
Amazing place!
Book online, and check the treasures and the clocks exhibitions. They're worth the extra time. If you want to explore this place thoroughly or without a hurry, prepare to spend 4 hours +.
To book online by yourself you need a Chinese phone number, your passport number and a computer. The online booking system does not work with mobiles or tablets.
If you can, avoid the weekend due to the number of visitors. If it's sunny, use sunblock.
Bring an empty backpack in case you want to buy special items from the shops inside the palace. Most of them are by the North exit.
Save some energy at the end if you want to go to the park in the north of the palace, to see some panoramic views of the city and the palace.
Carlos Pablo
Netherlands
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Near to the subway, not far from the Forbidden City.
In a very tiny street, very quiet. On the next street, you can find very good small restaurants.
The family room is a bit small but fit for 5 persons. We had a nice stay there (a piece of Japan once you stay there).
Highly recommended.
But it was difficult to find the location as it's not well informed on the booking map.
Great location, but the hotel needs to be updated. The metro station is very nearby as well as a few good shops and amenities. Very close to Forbidden City and along a major thoroughfare.
The staff at the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful. They loaned me a local transportation card for my use during my stay so I did not have to buy one myself. Also they let me use the property washing machine to wash my clothes for free. I can warmly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a nice place to stay close to the Forbidden City.
I’ll start saying… please stay here! The location is superb! In a quiet hutong just by the exciting region of Wanfujing, 1-2 min away from the subway and a short bike ride to the forbidden city. The staff is sooo nice! Very kind and polite… The room is huge! It’s literally an apartment just for you. I had the best experience with Stey and would definitely stay here again! They also have a gym, free laundry and free soft drinks! Is there anything else to say? Stay here!
I really like the location of the hotel, it's smaller than what I expected but it's very convenient to go places especially since there is the subway station just minutes away. Also, there are many shopping centers and the famous Forbidden City/ Tiananmen Square close by.
This is a great property. Great price and a great location. Close to many locations, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Baihal park. About 100 meters to a subway station. Many restaurants, pedestrian street right by the hotel. I will book this place agian
The purpose for my Beijing trip was to visiting the Great Wall and the forbidden city. The location of the hotel is perfect for visiting Mutianyu part of the Great Wall. There is a direct bus route right behind the hotel. The hotel is also 1 minute away from subway, very convenient. The hotel is recently renovated so everything looks new and clean. Overall I liked my stay.
I found it very close to the subway station like around 5 minutes walk will do. It take me about 30 min to travel from hotel to the forbidden city (故宫). The location is good.
Great hotel to stay several days in Beijing ! Extremely well located (close to shops, restaurant, Qianmen Street, Tianment Square, Forbidden City etc), employees will made everything for the stay to be smooth, old and historical Hutong atmosphere, mix to a modern and zen ambiance. Very very good value for money ! I would go back again !
Alexia
Belgium
What Guests Said About Forbidden City:
Visiting the Great Wall and the Forbidden City is a must
Visiting the Great Wall and the Forbidden City is a must
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Ingrid
France
Winter is a good time to avoid the crows, but you still have to be early for the forbidden city and the smog is of course worse in winter
Winter is a good time to avoid the crows, but you still have to be early for the forbidden city and the smog is of course worse in winter.
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Anonymous
The forbidden City and the Summer Palace gives you a very good idea of their rich culture
Don't use the Tours that are being offered , learn to use the subway trains are very efficient .You can get around anywhere in Beijing for 2 RMB , so traveling anywhere is very cheap .You only need to pay for your entrance fees wherever you go . The forbidden City and the Summer Palace gives you a very good idea of their rich culture .
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Debbie
South Africa
Visit the hutongs area north of Forbidden City - a good experience of the very old and modern Beijing
Visit the hutongs area north of Forbidden City - a good experience of the very old and modern Beijing
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Aik Meng
Singapore
The Forbidden City is amazing (I paid for the audio guide), and explains a lot about the life and times of the emperors who lived there
The main places to see are easily accessible and not expensive. The Forbidden City is amazing (I paid for the audio guide), and explains a lot about the life and times of the emperors who lived there. Walking around the hutongs gives you the opportunity to see a part of the city that is still as it has been for many years, so see them before they disappear!. Of course a day trip to the Wall will help you appreciate how the Chinese tried to keep marauders and invaders out of their territory - quite an amazing piece of civil engineering even though it didn't in the end prevent Genghis Khan from entering the kingdom.
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Anonymous
Australia
Third day of holidays 2014 (peak time of course is the first) Forbidden City count for a day was 140 000 people
You cannot!!! Unless it is deep winter and snow has fallen... But do yourself a favor - do not travel to Beijing for sightseeing on the first week of October (National Holidays). Third day of holidays 2014 (peak time of course is the first) Forbidden City count for a day was 140 000 people!!! Weather wise best is September...
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