About five years ago we went to Beijing as part of a watch and clock
tour group.  We visited the Forbidden City clock collection.  At that
time, there was a very large collection of exquisite, complicated
clocks; many appeared to have automated motions.  Unfortunately, there
were no demonstrations, but videos and a book with color photos of part
of the collection were available in the book shop.

The highlight of the visit arranged by our tour director was a visit
their restoration shop.  We were able to see many clocks in the process
of restoration, some clocks were run for us and we were able take
photos and videos.

Moe Goldy