Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
This former Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty (1420 to 1912 AD) served as the home of 24 emperors and their households as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government for almost 500 years.
Basic Info
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Category
Palace Complex
Secondary Category (If any)
Museums
District
Dongcheng
Consists
980 Buildings
Price / Entry Fee
Apr - Oct (Peak season): 60 yuan / pax
Nov - Mar (Off-season): 40 yuan / pax
Treasure Hall Ticket (Ningshou Palace District: Opera Hall and Shigu Pavilion): 10 yuan / pax
Watch Museum Ticket (Fengxiandian area): 10 yuan / pax
Opening Hours
Apr - Oct (Peak season): 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Nov - Mar (Off season): 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Admission closes 50 min before closing time
Train Station(s) Service
Tian'anmen West Station & 15 min walk
Tian'anmen East Station & 15 min walk
Driving & Parking Info
Limited parking spaces
Known For
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Beautiful Facade
Inspiration for Disney's Mulan (1998) Emperor's Palace
Top Travel Destination in Asia
Website
Location
See on Google Map
Forbidden City, 4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100006
Special Info & Comments
Main Section of the Imperial City
Tourist/Visitor Map
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