Why did the Forbidden City cancel the New Year's Eve dinner? Are there any reservations for the Forbidden City New Year's Eve dinner in 2020?

A few days ago, after the Forbidden City launched the New Year’s Eve dinner and announced the price, many people complained that it was too expensive. Probably due to pressure from public opinion, the Forbidden City announced today the cancellation of the New Year’s Eve dinner. Customers who had previously made reservations for the New Year’s Eve dinner had their reservations cancelled as well. So, everyone will not be able to experience eating New Year’s Eve dinner in the Forbidden City this year!

Why the Forbidden City Cancels New Year's Eve Dinner

According to netizens, many customers received calls from the Forbidden City Corner Tower Restaurant saying that the previously booked 6,688 yuan New Year's Eve dinner was cancelled. It was previously reported that during the 2020 Spring Festival, the Forbidden City Corner Tower Restaurant will offer a New Year's Eve dinner. The initial plan is to set up each table for 10 people from the eve of the New Year to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. The charge is 6,688 yuan per table, and an additional charge of 680 yuan for each additional person.

Are there any reservations for the Forbidden City New Year's Eve dinner in 2020?

No, the Forbidden City has cancelled all New Year’s Eve dinners, including those previously booked.

I really don't like this behavior. If someone has already made an appointment with their family and friends and suddenly cancels the trip, this is not appropriate... If it is because of public opinion, at least the reservation service should be met for this time. It is not in line with the spirit of the contract to cancel it without any reason. This is not what the Forbidden City should do.

How to comment on the cancellation of the New Year's Eve dinner in the Forbidden City

I think it's pretty good. After all, the Forbidden City should not be too commercialized. It carries more culture. I guess it was just a small-scale test before. Who knew it would attract so much attention online? Once the attention comes, it's not a good thing for this special place... To be honest, 6688 per table is still acceptable to many people, but now it has been cancelled, I'm afraid it's under some kind of pressure.

It's not expensive. A New Year's Eve dinner in a small city costs thousands. A dinner at a regular gathering costs more than a thousand. The location of the Forbidden City is worth it. [Sad face] This place is really not expensive. Usually, if you go to a good restaurant, it costs about the same for more than ten people [spreading hands] But this cancellation, I don't know if it's really ignorant or just for attention. They said they would do it and then cancelled it. I really don't know what they are doing.

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