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Enjoy the poetic beauty of Palace Museum in Beijing

Photo taken on Feb. 22 shows the Palace Museum, or Forbidden City, covered in a layer of snow after Beijing received its first snowfall of 2017. The dusting enhanced the majestic and poetic nature of the ancient architecture. (people.cn/Weng Qiyu)

The Palace Museum in Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City, plans to open 80 percent of its grounds to visitors by 2020, museum director Shan Jixiang said.

The imperial palace has opened more areas to the public in recent years, exceeding 50 percent in 2014, 65 percent in 2015 and 76 percent this year, according to Shan.

In the next four years, some administrative and ancillary facilities will be removed, and all private cars will be banned, he said.

In order to provide a better visual experience, the museum has been closing commercial sites including shops and eateries.

Four icehouses of the Forbidden City will open as cafeterias, which will allow 300 people to have dinner at the same time, he added.


Photo taken on Feb. 22 shows the Palace Museum, or Forbidden City, covered in a layer of snow after Beijing received its first snowfall of 2017. The dusting enhanced the majestic and poetic nature of the ancient architecture. (people.cn/Weng Qiyu)


Photo taken on Feb. 22 shows the Palace Museum, or Forbidden City, covered in a layer of snow after Beijing received its first snowfall of 2017. The dusting enhanced the majestic and poetic nature of the ancient architecture. (people.cn/Weng Qiyu)


Photo taken on Feb. 22 shows the Palace Museum, or Forbidden City, covered in a layer of snow after Beijing received its first snowfall of 2017. The dusting enhanced the majestic and poetic nature of the ancient architecture. (people.cn/Weng Qiyu)


Photo taken on Feb. 22 shows the Palace Museum, or Forbidden City, covered in a layer of snow after Beijing received its first snowfall of 2017. The dusting enhanced the majestic and poetic nature of the ancient architecture. (people.cn/Weng Qiyu)


Photo taken on Feb. 22 shows the Palace Museum, or Forbidden City, covered in a layer of snow after Beijing received its first snowfall of 2017. The dusting enhanced the majestic and poetic nature of the ancient architecture. (people.cn/Weng Qiyu)


Photo taken on Feb. 22 shows the Palace Museum, or Forbidden City, covered in a layer of snow after Beijing received its first snowfall of 2017. The dusting enhanced the majestic and poetic nature of the ancient architecture. (people.cn/Weng Qiyu)


Photo taken on Feb. 22 shows the Palace Museum, or Forbidden City, covered in a layer of snow after Beijing received its first snowfall of 2017. The dusting enhanced the majestic and poetic nature of the ancient architecture. (people.cn/Weng Qiyu)


Beijing had its first snow of the year on Feb. 21. As the snow accumulated, the Palace Museum became even more picturesque, attracting a greater number of tourists than usual to enter on the snowy day. Though the snow created some traffic issues, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise for many visitors.


Beijing had its first snow of the year on Feb. 21. As the snow accumulated, the Palace Museum became even more picturesque, attracting a greater number of tourists than usual to enter on the snowy day. Though the snow created some traffic issues, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise for many visitors.


Beijing had its first snow of the year on Feb. 21. As the snow accumulated, the Palace Museum became even more picturesque, attracting a greater number of tourists than usual to enter on the snowy day. Though the snow created some traffic issues, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise for many visitors.


Beijing had its first snow of the year on Feb. 21. As the snow accumulated, the Palace Museum became even more picturesque, attracting a greater number of tourists than usual to enter on the snowy day. Though the snow created some traffic issues, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise for many visitors.


Beijing had its first snow of the year on Feb. 21. As the snow accumulated, the Palace Museum became even more picturesque, attracting a greater number of tourists than usual to enter on the snowy day. Though the snow created some traffic issues, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise for many visitors.


Beijing had its first snow of the year on Feb. 21. As the snow accumulated, the Palace Museum became even more picturesque, attracting a greater number of tourists than usual to enter on the snowy day. Though the snow created some traffic issues, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise for many visitors.


Beijing had its first snow of the year on Feb. 21. As the snow accumulated, the Palace Museum became even more picturesque, attracting a greater number of tourists than usual to enter on the snowy day. Though the snow created some traffic issues, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise for many visitors.


Beijing had its first snow of the year on Feb. 21. As the snow accumulated, the Palace Museum became even more picturesque, attracting a greater number of tourists than usual to enter on the snowy day. Though the snow created some traffic issues, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise for many visitors.


On Oct. 11, 2016 American actor Tom Cruise posted photos of his tour of the Palace Museum in Beijing, which he took together with director Edward Zwick and actress Cobie Smulders. The three came to China to promote their film, "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back."


On Oct. 11, 2016 American actor Tom Cruise posted photos of his tour of the Palace Museum in Beijing, which he took together with director Edward Zwick and actress Cobie Smulders. The three came to China to promote their film, "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back."


German President Joachim Gauck visits the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, March 22, 2016. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling)

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