Forbidden City Monday Closures

[Randy W]

In case anyone is planning a trip to Beijing in the near future -

 

China's Forbidden City implements Monday closure

The decision was made by museum authorities in November and went into effect on Jan. 1, according to a Palace Museum statement.

 

The former imperial palace had been closed on Monday afternoons since January 2013. The closure is being extended to cover the whole of Monday.

 

Ancient architecture will be renovated, cultural relics protected and museum staff will receive training, the statement said.

 

On public holidays and Mondays during July and August, the museum will be open, it added.