Palace Museum

Palace Museum

The imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the world's largest and best-preserved complex of ancient wooden structures, a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing a vast collection of precious artifacts.

Beijing 5A City Area City center
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故宫博物院

The imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the world's largest and best-preserved surviving complex of ancient wooden architecture, a World Cultural Heritage site, and home to a vast collection of precious artifacts.

Highlights at a Glance

  • The Forbidden City
  • The Hall of Supreme Harmony
  • World Cultural Heritage
  • Imperial palace

Visiting Tips

The attraction is located in urban Beijing with convenient transportation, making it ideal to combine with other downtown Beijing itineraries. This is a national 5A-rated tourist attraction (the highest rating in China's scenic area quality grading system). It is recommended to book tickets in advance and visit outside peak hours.

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