The Palace Museum

About

Walk through china’s imperial history in this stunning palace, full of treasures and perfect for photos.

Why go

• Walk through China’s imperial history
• A must-see winter wonderland location in Beijing

Must try

• Explore the Forbidden City’s central halls
• Hall for TCM where they exhibit many TCM tools and herbs
• See the Western-inspired building that was never finished
• Visit the Imperial Garden
• See the Hall of Supreme Harmony

Pro tips

• Book tickets 7 days in advance, released daily at 20:00
• Enter via Zhongshan Park (3 RMB) to skip queues
• Plan for at least half a day to visit
• Rent an English audio guide
• Wear proper shoes

Good to know

• Tickets sell out fast in summer peak
• Closed Mondays
• Arrive early to avoid crowds

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (16370 reviews)

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