Beijing Palace Museum Ticket (The Forbidden City)

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This is pre-booking service, if we get the ticket then the confirmation letter will received in advance. Official booking window: 7 days and pre-sale tickets will be canceled once the selected date is fully booked
  • This is pre-booking service. Official booking window: 7 days and pre-sale tickets will be canceled once the selected date is fully booked
  • Step into the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of imperial palace architecture in China
  • Come and visit the world’s largest Universal Studios seven themed scenic spots in Universal Beijing Resort
  • Besides the Forbidden City, Beijing is famous for multiple world cultural heritage sites. Climb to the Eight Wonders of the World Great Wall and visit the most complete royal garden Summer Palace, step into Prince Gong’s Mansion , watch the ruins of an altar four times the size of the Forbidden City Tiantan
  • Climb to CCTV Tower, Beijing Olympic Tower observation deck, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Beijing City
  • Visit the site of ceremonial and political events, and the traditional home of Chinese emperors
  • View over 8,000+ rooms in the palace, with true reserves of landscapes, architecture, furnishings, and objects of art
  • Marvel at the carefully preserved collection of over one million cultural relics and learn about Chinese royal history
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The Forbidden City is an awe-inspiring building that has fascinated people from all over the world for centuries, drawing millions of tourists to its doors every year. It has come to the point that they have had to limit visitors to 80,000 per day! This incredible structure is one of the world's only fully-preserved royal residences and dates all the way back to ancient Chinese history in 1420. With your ticket, you will get an advanced reservation to visit the Beijing Palace Museum housed inside the Forbidden City and discover the rich and varied history of this breathtaking palace. A number of exhibitions take place within its halls, presenting a huge array of priceless collections of ancient Chinese artifacts. From the evolution of ceramic artifacts to cultural studies and exhibitions, from foreign artifacts to digital presentations, there are numerous sights to see and learn about within the museum. Travelers looking to learn more about Chinese culture and discover its history more comprehensively shouldn't miss a visit to the palace museum - and allow yourself as much time as possible to explore!

Beijing Palace Museum Overview
Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong in Chinese, was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now known as the Palace Museum
Beijing Palace Museum Hall of Supreme Harmony
Beijing Palace Museum Hall of Supreme Harmony
Beijing Palace Museum Hall of Supreme Harmony
After 14 years' construction, The Forbidden City served as the home of Chinese emperors and their households and was the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government for over 500 years from 1420 till 1924
Beijing Palace Museum The Meridian Gate
The Meridian Gate, front entrance to the Forbidden City, with two protruding wings
Beijing Palace Museum Corner Tower
The forbidden city have four corners of the wall sit tower, these towers are the most visible parts of the palace to commoners outside the walls, and much folklore is attached to them.
Beijing Palace Museum Architecture
The palace exemplifies the opulence of the residences of the Chinese emperor and the traditional Chinese palatial architecture
Beijing Palace Museum Autumn View
Red has long been important in Chinese symbolism, represented warmth and the highest amount of yang, and Yellow is the color of the Emperor, you don't want to miss the awesome view of Forbidden City in Autumn.
Beijing Palace Museum Winter View
After a snowy day, the snow adds white color to the red and yellow Forbidden City, creating a totally different view in a graceful atmosphere
Beijing Palace Museum Inside View
It is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world

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Insider Tips:

  • Daily from 10:00am-1:00pm, the Museum receives the highest number of daily visitors. Plan your schedule and choose an optimal time for entry
  • There are always various exhibitions, before traveling to Beijing Palace Museum, check online and get yourself updated for the current exhibitions

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