【Scenery】🏯: 7/10 (distinctive but not shocking enough)
As the imperial palace of the early Qing Dynasty, the architectural style combines Manchu characteristics with Han-style palace aesthetics. The octagonal gilded roof of the Dazheng Hall and the arrangement and layout of the Ten Kings Pavilion are the biggest highlights, and they are very photogenic. However, the overall scale is small, the architectural colors are not as gorgeous as the Forbidden City in Beijing, and some areas are slightly old. The "Phoenix Tower" overlooks the panoramic view, but the field of vision is limited. It is suitable for tourists who like the sense of simplicity. Those who pursue the splendor will be disappointed.
【Fun】🎭: 5/10 (exclusive for history parties, ordinary tourists are easily bored)
Core problem: The display method is too old! Most exhibition halls only have text display boards + replicas, few authentic ones, and almost zero interactive experience. Qing history enthusiasts can imagine the scene of "Nurhachi going to court", but ordinary tourists may think that "it's just a bunch of empty houses". Lack of immersive design: (such as digital projection, scene restoration), the fun is ten streets behind the Forbidden City in Beijing. The only plus point is that there are occasional Manchu song and dance performances (need to check the time in advance).
[Value for money] 💰: 6/10 (not worth the ticket price, but barely acceptable)
The ticket price of 60 yuan is obviously higher than that of similar scenic spots (such as 60 yuan in the peak season of the Forbidden City in Beijing), especially considering:
There are many secondary consumptions: the guide is 40 yuan/the tour guide starts at 200 yuan, and the back garden charges an additional 20 yuan (a pit!).
-The service facilities are poor, there are few rest areas, the food is expensive and unpalatable, and the cultural and creative products are not cost-effective (an ordinary bookmark sells for 30 yuan).
The tour time is short: 2 hours of careful watching is enough to spend 0.5 yuan per person per minute, which is not as cost-effective as watching a movie.
📌 Ultimate suggestion:
Recommended? Suitable for Qing history fans/check-in along the way, not worth going on a special trip.
How to make a profit? Watch the documentary "Forbidden City 100" in advance + take the tour group's explanation + bring your own dry food.
Lower your expectations! Treat it as a historical complex rather than a tourist attraction and the experience will be much better.