A true labyrinth of red and gold
The site is huge (180 hectares), and I spent half a day getting lost between the courtyards and pavilions. Careful though, it gets very crowded, especially with Chinese tour groups in organized packs,…
The site is huge (180 hectares), and I spent half a day getting lost between the courtyards and pavilions. Careful though, it gets very crowded, especially with Chinese tour groups in organized packs, so you better arm yourself with patience. If you put that little detail aside, it is a magnificent site. What really struck me is the level of detail: the painted ceilings with golden dragons, the gigantic red doors... If you are visiting Beijing, it is clearly not to be missed, just plan on getting there early.