Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a palace complex in Beijing that served as the home of emperors and their households and was t...
About Forbidden City
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a palace complex in Beijing that served as the home of emperors and their households and was the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government for almost 500 years.
Historical Background
Built from 1406 to 1420, the Forbidden City consists of 980 buildings and covers 72 hectares. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987 and is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.
Rating
4.8/5.0
Duration
4 hours
Price
¥60
Category
historical
Key Highlights
What makes Forbidden City special
Hall of Supreme Harmony - The largest hall in the Forbidden City
Imperial Garden - Beautiful traditional Chinese garden design
Hall of Central Harmony - Used for emperor preparations
Hall of Preserving Harmony - Site of imperial examinations
Palace of Heavenly Purity - Living quarters of the emperor
Facilities
Visitor Tips
Book tickets online in advance. Visit early morning to avoid crowds. Bring comfortable walking shoes.
Restrictions
No smoking, no large bags, security check required
Visit Information
Opening Hours
Weekdays: 08:30-17:00 (April-October), 08:30-16:30 (November-March)
Weekends: 08:30-17:00 (April-October), 08:30-16:30 (November-March)
Holidays: 08:30-17:00 (April-October), 08:30-16:30 (November-March)
Ticket Prices
Adult: ¥60
Student: ¥20
Child: Free
Address
4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng District, Beijing
How to Get There
Subway
Bus
Taxi
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