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Apr 2019

This is a review of the clock gallery only. As other reviewers have noted, this requires a separate ticket from the nearby treasure gallery. This is worthwhile, but (on a weekend) it was extremely crowded. It is not large, but according to the website 82 clocks are on display. They are extremely ornate, and the workmanship involved is quite stunning. If you can be there on a weekday, perhaps it would be less crowded and more enjoyable.

By LG_Kay

“Separate tickets required to visit the Clock Gallery and Treasure Gallery”

Sep 2019

If you intend to visit the Forbidden City, I recommend you to purchase tickets to the Clock Gallery and Treasure Gallery. Both require separate tickets. The treasure gallery is housed inside the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, at the eastern side of the Forbidden City. The nine dragon wall is located here. One can have a glimpse of some of the exquisite items worn by the Qing emperors and the royal families such as jade and gold jewelry, accessories etc. As I visited in end Sep, off shoulder season, it was rather quiet and I have no crowd issues.

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Alienandbear

Daly City, California, United States153 contributions

Lots of Bling Bling Bling

Apr 2013 • Family

Definitely worth the 10 rmb to go inside to see all the jewelry

The 9 dragon screen wall is also here.

If you don't come see this section in the Forbidden City you'll missing out on 1/4 of what you should see in the forbidden city.

Summary-
Museum is on the east side of the forbidden city inside.
The glass kind of makes pictures of the jewelry blurry, I found that if you use your iphone and push it against the glass to take a picture you'll get a better picture.

Written September 9, 2013

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Terry S

Ventura, CA293 contributions

Amazing watches

Apr 2012 • Family

This costs little, but worth every penny to see it.

Written April 8, 2012

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regulartraveller01

Aylesbury, UK757 contributions

A little Gem

Sep 2013 • Couples

If you are already going to the Forbidden City, for a little extra you can avoid the serious crowds and tour the Antiquarium. Lots of displays of Royal treasures from the palace:- ornaments, china, furniture including the special 9 Dragons Screen, amazing outfits etc. It's a mini museum within a museum. It houses many Royal items too many to list. Well worth the extra money. Recommended.

Written August 16, 2014

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MrBunnsBangkok

Calgary, Canada250 contributions

Amazing: if you like museums

Jan 2014 • Couples

There are a lot of beautiful displays here including gold ornaments, royal furniture, outfits, and all sorts of beautiful stuff. I loved it. My wife is not so interested in museums, so she found it a bit boring. If you are more interested in the architecture of the Palace Museum, you could skip this section as it is an extra admission. If you love displays of treasure, however, enjoy!

Written January 18, 2014

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LG_Kay

Singapore, Singapore7,512 contributions

Separate tickets required to visit the Clock Gallery and Treasure Gallery

Sep 2019

If you intend to visit the Forbidden City, I recommend you to purchase tickets to the Clock Gallery and Treasure Gallery. Both require separate tickets. The treasure gallery is housed inside the Palace of Tranquil Longevity, at the eastern side of the Forbidden City. The nine dragon wall is located here. One can have a glimpse of some of the exquisite items worn by the Qing emperors and the royal families such as jade and gold jewelry, accessories etc. As I visited in end Sep, off shoulder season, it was rather quiet and I have no crowd issues.

Written October 18, 2019

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Joseatstheworld

Beijing, China602 contributions

Superb exhibit but too crowded to enjoy

Mar 2019 • Friends

Unfortunately with most top rated sites in China today, no matter which day you visit, it is bound to be super crowded. That was the case when we visited and at the end, we were frustrated by first the long queue then the others who cut queues just to take pictures of the display. else they are rather impressive.

Written March 31, 2019

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Chris T

Dublin, Ireland19 contributions

Clocks 7 Clocks 7 Clocks

Apr 2019 • Friends

For anyone with an interest in clocks this is a place to go. Exquisite items created by wonderful craftsmen as gifts for the emperor given by visiting heads of state. Its a 'must go to' place

Written May 8, 2019

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Betty

2,930 contributions

Nice treasures

Jul 2018 • Family

There is a small entrance fee but worth seeing the treasures and antiques. The nine dragon wall is located here.
Clock and Watch Gallery contains all the beautiful and ornate clocks given as gifts from other countries.
Treasure Gallery has exquisite items of the emperors and their families such as jade and gold jewelry, silver dinnerware, pictures and other valuable artifacts. The jewelry area is small and jam-packed.
It is worth the extra fee to see these treasures.

Written October 14, 2018

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callmeamby

Bethesda, MD490 contributions

The highlight of the Forbidden city

Sep 2017 • Couples

The forbidden city is a complex of buildings, viewed from the exterior. That's why visiting this add on museum is so important. it is the portion that is an actual museum with artifacts and museum displays. Check the map, it is in the building adjacent to the dragon screen. an extra admission ticket is needed, but well worth it.

Written September 22, 2017

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J_Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland184 contributions

Good museum inside the Forbidden City

Jul 2014 • Friends

Very interesting museum inside the Forbidden City. Amazing jewelry and treasures, don't miss this museum when visiting in the Forbidden City!

Written September 27, 2014

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