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The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum

Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006, China
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Ranked #25 of 960 attractions in Beijing
Type: Architectural Buildings
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

There are 9 dragons on the wall. The white dragon's belly is made from wood, unlike all the others; which are made of porcelain. History has it that the artisan broke the belly piece and replaced using wooden piece for fear of punishment. Through time and weathering, the paint disappeared and now the wooden piece is visible. Enjoy your time... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

It was beautiful but not exciting. We took some photo from that, then continue or visit. Museum was more beautiful.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

-it is located at a corner of Palace Museum,near emperor garden, and must pay ekstra 20RMB, but it is worth to visit. -it is great art work, with magnificant colour. -try to wait for the volunteer to explain for you about the dragon relief, it will make your trip more meanningful.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012

1What makes one interested is the legend and the craftship and how it symbols the emperor? Don't forget to watch the white dragon ! it's belly was made of wood not pocelain or tile. There is a volunteer near the wall who will tell the story and why NINE dragons? Don't miss it, Make sure you've find her. 2 There... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

Though the nine dragon wall is well preserved, I don't really find it impressive. Located in the section where the empress resides , the nine dragons has of course some significance but I have forgotten them unfortunately. The scale and beauty of the palace is mind-bugling as it is.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 24, 2012

This screen belongs to the ancestral hall to the east of the main axis, intricately made by glazed ceramic sections, depicting the 9 different dragons with different colours and poses. The screen is intended to ward off even spirits, by being placed in front of gate as an obstruction, typical to Beijing traditional architecture. This section is much less visited... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012

take the time to veer away from the crowds and visit the palace museum. have a seat on the bench and admire the beauty of the dragons.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012

it's in Beihai Park, standing alone in a courtyard outside one of the buildings you can visit (paid section of the park)

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2012

very beautiful just difficult to find as you enter the gate turn left and walk straight..because if you go the wrong way no short need to walk the whole lake

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2012

The colors and expressions are fantastic! Located just inside of the Imperial Garden (extra ticket required), it's worth finding.

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