A visit to Palace Museum will soon be a walk in the park

The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is planning to set up new service areas to reduce the overwhelming crowds in the Imperial Garden, museum director Shan Jixiang said on Wednesday.

An elaborate classic Chinese garden, the Imperial Garden is the last stop on the itinerary of the museum and is one of the most cramped areas. It is currently occupied by several food and beverage stores. The place is more like a dining and resting area than a classic garden at the moment, Shan says.

New service centers will be set up on each side of the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, which is near the Imperial Garden. The new service centers will have food and drink supplies, Wi-Fi and televisions.