I came to Beijing during the holidays. There are so many people who want to see this wonderful building. The queues are kilometers long, so I stood for about 40 minutes. A passport is required!! They won't let you in without proof of identity. Everything is preserved in its original form, beautifully, qualitatively, majestically.
The majestic structure is located after the Tiananmen Gate. the entrance is free and it is only through the mentioned gate, that is, it is necessary to book the visit time in advance. Exit-opposite the entrance to the "Forbidden City"