If you are planning to go to Beijing, you must go to Forbidden City. Forbidden City or Palace Museum is was built on Ming Dinasty (1406 - 1420). It was called the Forbidden City because it was home to Chinese Emperors and only their servants and Chinese Royalty were allowed during that time. It was also declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987. The enourmous size (around 72000 m2) of the palace grounds and main halls will make you understand why China always translates as "Middle Kingdom".
I recommend you to enter from the north gate instead of the south because the route leads you into Tiananmen Square. The only advantage of entering from Tiananmen Square is if you wish to rent the taped tour narrated by Roger Moore (one of the James Bond actors). The taped tour also offered in many languages). Starting from the north also gives you the beautiful view from atop Jingshan Park, which is best visited in the morning when the old folks are doing their thai chi. Aside from the general entrance fee, be prepared to pay for extra tickets allowing you to see special exhibits and to enter the Tiananmen rostrum.It Simply Amazing. A must see !
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