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Travel Tips
Exploring the Forbidden City
Notice the absence of trees in the Outer Court, meant to highlight imperial power. 1
Spend several hours to explore fully. Consider visiting the Treasury Garden for an extra fee. 2
Explore its vastness early to avoid crowds and fully appreciate its history. 3
Ticket and Crowd Management
Arrive early to beat the crowds and spend several hours exploring. 4
Buy tickets in advance, especially during holidays or weekends. 5
Purchase tickets online to avoid long lines. 6
Getting There and Touring
Use public transport to get there and consider picking up an audio guide and a map for a self-guided tour. 7
Introduction
History
- ๐ Construction: Built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming dynasty.
- ๐ฏ Imperial Residence: Served as the home of 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
- ๐ฅ Conflicts: Parts were damaged during the 1644 rebellion and the Second Opium War in 1860.
- ๐ Last Emperor: Puyi, the last emperor, lived there until 1924.
- ๐๏ธ Museum Establishment: Converted into the Palace Museum in 1925.
- ๐ UNESCO Status: Declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.
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Architecture
- ๐งญ Feng Shui: The layout adheres to traditional Chinese geomantic practices.
- ๐ Dimensions: The complex measures 961 meters from north to south and 753 meters from east to west.
- ๐ฏ Buildings: Includes 980 surviving buildings with 8,886 bays of rooms.
- ๐ Orientation: Main buildings face south to honor the Sun.
- ๐ฐ Walls and Moat: Surrounded by a 7.9-meter high wall and a 52-meter wide moat.
- ๐ Roofs: Importance of buildings indicated by roof style and number of figurines.
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Collections
- ๐จ Artifacts: Houses extensive collections from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
- ๐ผ๏ธ Paintings: Includes imperial paintings and calligraphy.
- ๐ฎ Ceramics: Features a vast array of Chinese ceramics.
- ๐ Jewelry: Displays imperial jewelry and jade artifacts.
- ๐ Manuscripts: Contains historical manuscripts and documents.
- ๐ฟ Sculptures: Exhibits various sculptures and carvings.
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Visitor Information
- ๐ Opening Hours: Open daily from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (April to October) and 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (November to March).
- ๐๏ธ Ticket Prices: Varies by season, approximately ยฅ60 (April to October) and ยฅ40 (November to March).
- ๐ Location: 4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng, Beijing, China.
- ๐ Transportation: Accessible via Beijing Subway Line 1 (Tiananmen East or Tiananmen West stations).
- ๐ฑ Website: Visit the official website for more information and ticket booking.
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Nearby Attractions
- ๐ณ Jingshan Park: Offers panoramic views of the Forbidden City.
- ๐๏ธ Beihai Park: A large public park with a lake and historic structures.
- โฉ๏ธ Imperial Ancestral Temple: A sacrificial temple located nearby.
- ๐ธ Zhongshan Park: A beautiful park adjacent to the Forbidden City.
- ๐ Tiananmen Square: The ceremonial center of the People's Republic of China.
- ๐ฏ Temple of Heaven: A complex of religious buildings in Beijing.
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| Travel Information |
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| 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 |
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