Beijing Forbidden City

Introduction:

Also known as the Forbidden City, it is the most complete and largest ancient wooden structure complex in China and even in the world, and is known as the "first of the five palaces in the world".
The inner court is centered on the Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Hall, and Kunning Palace, as well as the East Six Palaces and West Six Palaces on the east and west sides. It is the residence of feudal emperors and concubines, which is commonly known as the "three palaces and six courtyards".
There are a large number of precious cultural relics in the Forbidden City. According to statistics, there are millions of pieces, accounting for one-sixth of the total number of cultural relics in the country.
The Forbidden City needs to be visited from south to north. The Meridian Gate is the only entrance, and the exits are the Donghua Gate and the Shenwu Gate.

Advantages:

In the late spring and early summer, clusters of white pear blossoms, like clouds and snow, contrast with the red bricks and green tiles of the Forbidden City.

Tickets:

Treasure House 10 RMB/Watch House 10 RMB (Tuesday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)
Entrance Ticket: 40 RMB in low season (Tuesday to Sunday, November 1st - March 31st of the following year)
Entrance Ticket: 60 RMB in high season (Tuesday to Sunday, April 1st - October 31st)
Half-price ticket:

Students aged 18 and above with a bachelor's degree or below (excluding adult education) can purchase student tickets, which are 20 RMB/person in both low and high seasons. You need to show your student ID, school introduction letter and other valid identification documents when checking in;
Elderly people aged 60 and above (including 60 years old) must present their original valid ID card;
On Women's Day (if closed on Monday, it will be implemented one day in advance), women enjoy half-price ticket discounts;
On Children's Day (if closed on Monday, it will be implemented one day in advance), children under 14 years old can enjoy half-price discounts for one accompanying parent.
Free tickets:
Chinese citizens under the age of 18 (including residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and foreigners with permanent residency) can visit for free, but reservations are required;
Retired cadres can visit with their retirement certificates;
People holding social security fund certificates in this city can visit with relevant valid original certificates;
Disabled people can visit for free with their disability certificates. Accompanying persons do not enjoy discounts and must make reservations;
On the "August 1" Army Day (if closed on Monday, it will be implemented one day in advance), active military personnel, retired military personnel, retired military personnel, fire rescue personnel, martyrs' families, families of military personnel who died in the line of duty, families of military personnel who died of illness, and families of active military personnel can visit with valid certificates. Tips:
The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the announcement of the scenic spot on the day.

Opening hours:

08:30-17:00 (Tuesday-Sunday, April 1-October 31)

08:30-16:30 (Tuesday-Sunday, November 1-March 31 of the following year)

08:30-16:30 (New Year's Day, Spring Festival) (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

08:30-17:00 (Tomb-Sweeping Day, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day) (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)

Not open to the public (not open all day)

(Monday, January 1-December 31)

Tips:
The opening information is for reference only. Please refer to the actual disclosure of the scenic spot on the day.

Transportation:

Bus: Take Line 1, 2, 52, 120, Sightseeing Line 1, Sightseeing Line 2 and get off at "Tiananmen East" Station, then walk about 900 meters to Wumen.
Subway: Take Metro Line 1 and get off at "Tiananmen East" Station, walk about 900 meters, and you can enter the Forbidden City from Wumen. (South Gate of the Palace Museum)
The Forbidden City does not have a parking lot, and the surrounding public parking lots are also far away, so it is not recommended to drive here.

Notes:

Tips:
The Forbidden City makes an online reservation in advance. The number of places open every day is limited. It is basically not saturated during the off-season. You must make an appointment in advance during the peak season. You can enter directly by swiping your ID card on site. Monday is the closing day for most museums in China. Please note that it is not open!

〖Route〗

Entering Wumen, the three main halls on the central axis have the densest flow of people, but it is best to find a tour guide to learn about the history when you climb high and look far to feel the magnificent momentum!
If you don't want to squeeze in with the crowds, you can bypass the three main halls and enter the six east and west palaces. There are very few people there, and you can take pictures of all kinds of great photos by just finding a wall!