China to Open More of the Forbidden City to the Public

Date: 2010-8-22 20:57:00 by go2c Tags: Forbidden City Beijing Beijing attractions

China's State Administration of Cultural Heritage has decided to open 70% of the Forbidden City in Beijing to the public, instead of the current 30%.

The Forbidden City, which was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, is now undergoing extensive renovations: according to a senior official of the state administration.

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Free Evening Tour of Old Summer Palace for Lotus Festival

Date: 2010-7-5 20:34:00 by shyoto Tags: Beijing attractions Lotus Festival

BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhuanet) -- Lotuses are in full bloom again at the Old Summer Palace.

The Old Summer Palace, or Garden of Eternal Brightness, is holding its 15th annual Lotus Festival. The event runs from July 11 to Aug. 31, coinciding with the peak of the blooming water lilies and lotuses.

The gardens are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. from Monday through Thursday. On Friday

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