Generated with sparks and insights from 1 sources
The Palace Museum
Museum in Beijing, China
Travel Tips
Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds. Prepare for higher prices inside. 1
Introduction
History
- ๐ Imperial Palace: Served as the home of the emperor and the political center of Chinese government for almost five centuries.
- ๐ฏ Construction: Built from 1406 to 1420, consisting of 980 buildings.
- ๐ Last Emperor: Puyi, the last emperor of China, was evicted in 1924.
- ๐๏ธ Museum Establishment: The Palace Museum was established on October 10, 1925.
- ๐ World Heritage: Declared a World Heritage Site in 1987 by UNESCO.
<br>
Collections
- ๐ผ๏ธ Art Collection: Over 1.8 million pieces, including paintings, ceramics, seals, steles, sculptures, and more.
- ๐บ Ceramics: 340,000 pieces, representing 8,000 years of Chinese ceramic production.
- ๐จ Paintings: Close to 50,000 paintings, with more than 400 dating from before the Yuan dynasty.
- ๐ Jade: 30,000 pieces, including artifacts from the Neolithic period.
- ๐ Bronzeware: Almost 10,000 pieces, with about 1600 inscribed items from the pre-Qin period.
- โฐ Timepieces: Over 1,000 mechanical timepieces from the 18th and 19th centuries.
- ๐ฏ Palace Artifacts: Items used by the imperial family and the palace in daily life and ceremonies.
<br>
Exhibitions
- ๐ผ๏ธ Permanent Exhibitions: Divided into as-was exhibitions and themed exhibitions.
- ๐ฏ As-Was Exhibitions: Present rooms in a manner similar to the imperial time.
- ๐จ Themed Exhibitions: Eleven dedicated halls including Digital, Painting & Calligraphy, Ceramic, Treasury, Timepiece, Sculpture, Architecture, Bronzeware, Xiqu, Arsenal, and Furniture.
- ๐ Academic Organizations: Palace Academy and Palace Research Institute.
- ๐ฌ Conservation: Hospital for Conservation with several laboratories and studios for artifact maintenance.
<br>
Visitor Information
- ๐ Opening Hours: Typically open from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with last entry at 4:00 PM.
- ๐๏ธ Ticket Prices: Vary by season, with peak season (April to October) tickets costing more than off-peak season (November to March).
- ๐ฅ Visitor Limit: Daily limit of 80,000 visitors to protect the structure and experience.
- ๐ Online Booking: Tickets can be booked online through the official website.
- ๐ Best Time to Visit: Early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds.
<br>
Transportation
- ๐ Subway: Accessible via Line 1 at Tian'anmendong station and Lines 2 and 8 at Qianmen station.
- ๐ Bus: Several bus routes stop near the museum.
- ๐ Taxi: Taxis are readily available throughout Beijing.
- ๐ถ Walking: Located in the heart of Beijing, it is accessible by foot from many central locations.
- ๐ฒ Biking: Bike rentals are available in Beijing, and biking can be a convenient way to reach the museum.
<br>
| Travel Information |
|---|
| ๐ย ย ย Phone: +86 400 950 1925 |
| ๐ย ย ย Website: https://www.dpm.org.cn/Home.html |
| ๐ย ย ย Hours: See hours |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: 4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100009 |
๐ย ย ย Profiles:  |
<br><br> <div class="-md-ext-youtube-widget"> { "title": "The Palace Museum", "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDZFC3IGfac", "channel": { "name": ""}, "published_date": "Feb 2, 2023", "length": "" }</div>
<div class="-md-ext-youtube-widget"> { "title": "Forbidden City (The Palace Museum), Beijing Tourist ...", "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZhHh5xOSns", "channel": { "name": ""}, "published_date": "Apr 8, 2019", "length": "" }</div>
<div class="-md-ext-youtube-widget"> { "title": "The Forbidden City - The Palace Museum Beijing", "link": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVm5Myii3dg", "channel": { "name": ""}, "published_date": "Aug 31, 2019", "length": "" }</div>
