Guide to the Forbidden City | A beautiful journey through time and space, you will regret it for the rest of your life if you don’t go!

### Beijing Forbidden City Travel Guide‼ ️ ##1. Basic information - **Address**: No. 4, Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing - **Opening hours**: 8:30-17:00 (peak season April 1-October 31), 8:30-16:30 (off-season November 1-March 31 of the following year), closed on Mondays (except statutory holidays) - **Tickets**: 60 yuan in peak season, 40 yuan in off-season (reservations must be made in advance on the official website or official mini-program) 2. Transportation - **Subway**: Get off at Tiananmen East Station or Tiananmen West Station on Line 1 and walk to the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City. - **Bus**: You can take multiple buses to Tiananmen East or West Station, and walk to the Forbidden City. 3. Recommended tour routes 1. **Wu Men**: The main gate of the Forbidden City, enter from here. 2. **Taihe Hall**: The core building of the Forbidden City, where the emperor held grand ceremonies. 3. **Zhonghe Hall**: The place where the emperor rested and prepared for ceremonies. 4. **Baohedian**: The place where the emperor held banquets and palace examinations. 5. **Ganqing Palace**: where the emperor lived and handled government affairs. 6. **Kunning Palace**: The Queen’s bedroom, converted into a sacrificial site in the Qing Dynasty. 7. **Imperial Garden**: The royal garden at the north end of the Forbidden City, suitable for resting and taking photos. IV. Forbidden City Food - **Forbidden City Icehouse Restaurant**: Located in the Forbidden City, it provides Chinese simple meals and drinks in an antique environment. - **Jiaolou Café**: Located outside Shenwu Gate, it provides coffee and desserts and is suitable for a break. - **Forbidden City Restaurant**: Located near Qianqing Gate, it provides Chinese fast food. V. Museums and Exhibitions - **The Palace Museum**: The Palace Museum itself is a huge museum that houses a large number of precious cultural relics, such as calligraphy and painting, ceramics, jade, etc. - **Treasure House**: Located in the Ningshou Palace area, it displays royal treasures from the Qing Dynasty, such as gold, jade, gems, etc. - **Clock and Watch Museum**: Located in Fengxian Hall, it displays exquisite clocks and watches collected by the royal family of the Qing Dynasty. VI. Notes - **Book in advance**: Tickets for the Forbidden City must be booked in advance, and it is recommended to book one week in advance. - **Avoid peak hours**: Try to avoid holidays and weekends and visit on weekdays. - **Wear comfortable shoes**: The Forbidden City is large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. - **Sun protection and heatstroke prevention**: Pay attention to sun protection and stay hydrated when visiting in summer. VII. Surrounding attractions - **Jingshan Park**: Located on the north side of the Forbidden City, you can overlook the entire Forbidden City from the Wanchun Pavilion. - **Tiananmen Square**: Located on the south side of the Forbidden City, it is suitable for visiting and taking photos. - **National Museum**: Located on the east side of Tiananmen Square, it displays Chinese historical relics. I hope this guide can help you better visit the Forbidden City in Beijing. I wish you a pleasant journey! [Idea]