Palace Museum General Admission
3-4 hours | Easy | 60 CNY in peak season, 40 CNY in off-season
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Where to visit in Forbidden City?
Beijing, China
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The Forbidden City (Palace Museum) was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912. Located in the heart of Beijing, this massive complex of 980 surviving buildings showcases the peak of traditional Chinese palatial architecture and houses millions of rare imperial treasures.
The Forbidden City (Palace Museum) was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912. Located in the heart of Beijing, th...
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A compact starting point, kept useful for real travelers.
Treasure Gallery Entrance
1 hour | Easy | Separate ticket inside the complex
Clock Gallery Entrance
1 hour | Easy | Separate ticket inside the complex
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Explore the world's largest imperial palace complex and admire the intricate gold-and-red ceremonial halls of ancient emperors.
Best time
September to November
How to reach
Highly recommended to use public transport (Subway Line 1 to Tiananmen East or Tiananmen West) as vehicle access near the palace is highly restricted.
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