The Forbidden City 5A

Twenty-four emperors ruled from this vast red-and-gold palace, now one of the world's great museums.

The Forbidden City-About this place

About the Forbidden City

Built in the early Ming dynasty, the Forbidden City was the ceremonial heart of imperial China for almost 500 years. Today the Palace Museum holds more than 1.86 million artefacts.

Suggested route: Meridian Gate → Three Great Halls → Treasure Gallery → Gate of Divine Might
Booking: Real-name reservation required; closed on Mondays
Time needed: At least three hours