Like much of the palace museum, the crowds can get to the point where you can't enjoy it. Go early More

Beautiful flowers but you have to fight thru the crowds to see anything. Not the highlight of the tour. More

This garden, at the back (north) end of the Forbidden City, is an unexpected delight, among many beautiful sights. Though there were lots of people, it was still peaceful and lovely, and one can imagine the people of a few hundred years ago strolling here in the evening. Well worth a stroll yourself to the far end of the City. More

This sight you'll see either you want it or not since it is on the way out from the forbidden palace. It is nice but watch out for the closing time since they start herding the people out some time before stopping people from going against the flow the last 15-20 min. If you want to experience the Imperial Garden... More

you need a tour guide who will be able to explain the significance of the place. Who was there, and when and why. there are some trees there which are hundreds of years old. a must see. More

More people doing different exercises than you'll ever see. More

A must see, but I highly recommend seeing it when it is clear. We were there when it was "foggy" (ie. smog) and you could not even see the palace across the lake. Also, avoid weekends if you can, it gets crazy packed with people. More

It has many historical values within it. The front part is better than the rear section of the palace. More

There was definitely more interesting places to see than this. More