Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum - the most stunning nine dragon screen in China
Last Update: 8th October 2020
What is the Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum?
In front of the Hall of Great Harmony in the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Nice Dragon Screen is a must-visit place for those who walk around the city.
It stands outside of the Huangji Gate. In ancient China, it was used to block the sight in traditional Chinese architecture. When the Palace of Peace and Longevity was reconstructed in 1770, the screen wall was made.
It stands outside of the Huangji Gate. In ancient China, it was used to block the sight in traditional Chinese architecture. When the Palace of Peace and Longevity was reconstructed in 1770, the screen wall was made.
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What to expect at the Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace MuseumThe roof of the wall is covered with yellow glazed tile. Under the roof is wood-like rafter, purlin and dougong. The wall is shaded by blue clouds and green water to create the majestic momentum of the water and sky. The lower part is built with the white marbles. There are 9 dragon reliefs on the screen wall. The highest point of these reliefs is 20cm higher than the wall. The cliffs and stones that traverse the wall separate the 9 dragons into 5 spaces. Every dragon is playing with a precious bead. The yellow dragon is situated in the middle of the wall. On the left are one blue dragon and one white dragon. On the right are also one blue dragon and one white dragon.
The yellow dragon in the middle is seated. And the other eight dragons are walking. The Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum reflects the wisdom and intelligence of the Chinese people in ancient China. |
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Best time to visit the Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum
As the Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum is situated in the Forbidden City, the best time to visit is in the morning when fewer tourists visit the hall.
The best months to visit the hall is from March to May and from September to November.
The best months to visit the hall is from March to May and from September to November.
How to get to the Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum
The Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum is located in the Forbidden City. Therefore, you should know how to arrive at the Forbidden City and then walk to the Imperial Garden of Palace Museum.
Forbidden City is in the heart of Beijing. Therefore, there are many options.
Forbidden City is in the heart of Beijing. Therefore, there are many options.
- Rent a vehicle to Forbidden City. This is the quickest and most direct option. Please note that there is no parking lot in the Forbidden City.
- Take Bus 1, Bus 120, Bus 2, Bus 52, Bus 59, Bus 82, Bus 99, Sightseeing Bus 1 and 2 and Metro 1 to the Stop of Tian’anmen Dong (天安门东站). Walk to the Forbidden City.
- Take Bus 101, Bus 103, Bus 109, Bus 58, Bus 685 and Bus 124 to the Stop of Gugong (故宫站).
Additional Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 08:30 - 16:10 (April 1 - October 31); 08:30 - 15:40 (November 1 - March 31). It is closed on Mondays except the public holidays.
- As the Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum is located in the Forbidden City, you could visit the garden with the ticket for the Forbidden City. As at 21st June 2019, from April 1 to October 31, the entrance pricing (not including the entrance to Treasure Hall and Clocks and Watches Hall) is 60 CNY per person; from November 1 to March 31, the entrance pricing (not including the entrance to Treasure Hall and Clocks and Watches Hall) is 40 CNY per person; entrance pricing to Treasure Hall is 10 CNY per person; entrance pricing to Clocks and Watches Hall is 10 CNY per person; Children under 1.2m (1.2m not included) is free of charge; the elder above 60 years old (60 years old included) are charged 30 CNY per person from April 1 to October 3 and 20 CNY per person from November 1 to March 31. For the latest pricing information, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
- The Forbidden City offers multi-language interpretation service.
- Wumen (午门) is the only entrance to Forbidden City and Shenwumen (神武门) is the only exit.
- It is not allowed to smoke in the Forbidden City.
Interested in visiting the Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Nine Dragon Screen of the Palace Museum, among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.