The iconic landmark in the center of Beijing is a must-visit, although, to be honest, our whole company decided that compared to Peterhof and the Winter Palace, not to mention the Kremlin, it looks poor) but what it is, that is, in terms of age, in any case, China wins. It's better to go with a guide, there are always a lot of people, there is an opportunity to learn more and go faster, but there are a lot of queues, like in a mausoleum in the USSR. The most interesting photos are of Chinese women in national costumes, there are many of them, they willingly take pictures with tourists against the background of palaces. There's nothing much to see, all the yards are of the same type. But this is the story of the world, so I advise you.

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THE FORBIDDEN CITY. beijing. China. Forbidden City, Beijing (Peking), China. For almost 600 years, commoners were threatened with death at the entrance. The whole world was hidden behind high walls and a wide moat. About 8,700 rooms (according to legend, 9999, that is, one less than that of the Heavenly Emperor), in which the Sons of Heaven lived with their wives, concubines and an army of subjects and servants. Why "forbidden"? Everything is simple. An ordinary person who crossed the threshold without permission lost his head. Even empresses couldn't freely leave these golden cages. Luxury without freedom. Here, every detail is a symbol and a calculation. Yellow tiles are the color of the emperor, but the library is under a black roof. Black is the color of water, protection from fire. To preserve the purity and splendor of the city, the roofs of the palaces have a special design, which is why birds cannot land on them. Not a single tree in the main courtyards. The killer has nowhere to hide, nothing to burn. And no shadow: the emperor is like the Sun. The door rivets are strictly 9x9. 9 is the number of heaven and eternity. There are guard lions at the gate. A lion holds a ball under his paw (power over the world), a lioness holds a lion cub (fertility of the dynasty). The Golden River is an artificial channel in the shape of a bow, which protects against fires and evil spirits, which, according to legend, move only straight. Today it is the largest palace complex in the world and a museum that houses the treasures of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. recommendations Come to the opening, otherwise by noon you will see not palaces, but thousands and thousands of tourists. Set a minimum of 3-4 hours. Tickets are better online. And in advance. Book via the official website or WeChat. You will need a passport. The price is from 40 to 80 yuan. Provide comfortable shoes. The complex is huge in area. Your feet will be grateful)) The Forbidden City has transformed from a forbidden city into one of the most visited tourist destinations.

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You can take a guide in any language. The guide tells a story, when you reach the place that is shown on the guide's sign, he starts talking. Beautiful buildings, park and housing of those times. You can also meet squirrels)

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