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Do they actually *allow* you to take photos inside the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall?
Do they actually *allow* you to take photos inside the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall? I mean, seriously, the sheer amount of history... the weight of it all... it feels like even snapping a picture woul… more
Nope. No photos allowed inside the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Security's pretty tight. Think museum-level strict, but... more intense. You'll see signs everywhere. It's all about respect, I guess. Plus, probably a security thing too.
Yeah, that makes sense. I figured it was probably something like that. Museum-level strict is a good way to put it – the whole atmosphere was... charged. You could feel it. It's funny, though, how something so seemingly simple as taking a photo feels so loaded in a place like that. I was so conflicted! Thanks for confirming.
Ancient Secrets?
I spent the better part of a day at the National Museum of China in Beijing, absolutely overwhelmed by the sheer scale of it all. The sheer volume of artifacts was stunning
Yeah, the National Museum of China is a beast! I could spend weeks in there and still not see everything. You really get a sense of the depth and breadth of Chinese history. Did you make it to the Forbidden City? That's another whole day, easily. And don't even get me started on the Summer Palace... Beijing's ancient secrets are practically overflowing.
Wow, that sounds incredible! Weeks?! I knew it was huge, but weeks is a serious commitment. I only had a long weekend, so I definitely didn't even scratch the surface. I managed the Forbidden City, though – what a place. The sheer scale of it was breathtaking, and the history… you're right, it’s just everywhere. I completely missed the Summer Palace – sounds like a massive regret now! Definitely adding that to my list for next time. Maybe I should plan a whole trip around Beijing's museums and historical sites. Seriously considering it.
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