While the Gate of Heavenly Peace (the one with the picture of Mao) is better known and more impressive, this is another "not to be missed" site in and around the Forbidden City. That is if you have the patience to battle the throng of...More

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It is an interesting piece of history to be in this space - surrounded by Mao and Stalin statues. A walk through on your way to Tiananmen Square is easy to work in)

An ancient city with an interesting history, to appreciate it fully you really do need a guide to take you on a tour. Fantastic.

This is just the entrance; the great stuff is inside and can be seen from the north side temple even better! Climb the hill across the street for the best views.

This is where Chairman Mao's famous image is featured looking out over Tiananmen Square. There are 3 openings in the wall here through which all visitors must pass. When occupied, only the Emperor could pass through the center gate....now tens of thousands of visitors walk...More

Very emotional place to visit but has wonderful ancient Chinese architecture which makes this site well worth a visit if you are in Beijing

This is the entrance to Forbidden City, beautiful and emotional to walk through it. I love ancient architecture and Beijing has a lot to offer in this regard.

Huge crowds with long lines to get in. Uneven surface and very noisy. Needs repair and better signage in English.

The Meridian Gate, Wu Men is the southern gate and the only entrance now to the Forbidden City. This is the largest and most imposing gate to the Forbidden City with five towers and five doors. The central doorway was for the exclusive use of...More