1. Location: Dongliugong is located in Dongyichang Street on the east side of the central axis of the Forbidden City, and Xiliugong is located on the west side of the meridian of the Forbidden City.
2. Architectural specifications: Dongliugong is a building complex consisting of six courtyards in the same form, some of which have a long history, such as Ren Jing Palace and Chenggan Palace. The West Sixth Palace is also composed of six palaces, but its architectural specifications and long history are not as good as the East Sixth Palace.
3. Historical background: Dongliugong was the main residence of the harem in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and many important historical events and figures were related to these palaces. Xiliu Palace is famous for the palace where Empress Dowager Cixi lived when she was in power.
4. Cultural value: At present, most of the East Sixth Palace has been changed into an ancient art exhibition hall, such as a watch hall and a treasure hall, which is a popular attraction for tourists to visit the Forbidden City.
To sum up, the East Sixth Palace is slightly better than the West Sixth Palace in terms of geographical location, architectural specifications, historical background and cultural value. However, whether you live in the East Sixth Palace or the West Sixth Palace, it is an important part of the Forbidden City and has extremely high historical and cultural value.