There are apparently only a handful of these gigantic ceramic screens in all of China. It is one of the high points of the Forbidden City. More

We missed seeing this in 2008, so we made a point of locating it with the help of the Palace Museum map. It was worth a look and we had pictures taken in front of it. This nine Dragon Screen look just like the one in Hong Kong, maybe a bit bigger. More

You need to pay to see these as they are part of the jewellery exhibition but well worth the money as the tiles are vivid in their colouring and picture depiction. More

After exploring the central part of the Forbidden City take your time and go to the north-eastern section. There you will see the wall with Nine Dragons, so-called Screen, a very beautiful bás-relief in a green-blue colour scheme. These aggressive looking creatures are believed to safeguard the dwelling from negative energy. So, if you wish to protect your home, get... More

If your interested in the Forbidden City, this is an easy mural to find and see. More

It is inthe west part of palace museum and you need to pay extra to go inside area. one of the Dragons had a little difference and it have a story behind it . go and find it !!! More

One of the few classic dragon screens left in China preserved during the 10 years of teenage raging hormones called the Cultural Revolution. The dragon has nine sons. Dragons in China are not considered to be sinister. Check them out when you walk around the museum grounds. More

Situated in Bei Hai park this ceramic work of art is almost 30 m long.It is made of glazed ceramic tiles in wanderful colours.The wall depicts nine dragons,a motiv found all over China.In the Chinese believe the dragon is a positive creature which offers protection and luck.The wall itself is also a tradition in Chinese culture,meant to obstruct the evil... More

Complex, three-dimensional mythical figures composed of coloured ceramics. More