The Forbidden City
故宫
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Nothing is sold at the gate. Without a reservation you simply do not get in — and it is shut on Mondays outside the summer.
Book ahead
Slots open up to 7 days before your visit, in the WeChat mini-program 故宫博物院. Slots drop nightly at 20:00. Nothing at all is sold at the gate.
- Typical visit
- 3 h
- Entry
- ¥60
- Hours
- 08:30–17:00, last entry 16:10. Closed Mondays except public holidays; open Mondays in July and August
- Type
- World Heritage Site
- Area
- Dongcheng District东城区
- Address
- 4 Jingshan Front Street景山前街4号
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5
- Phone
- 4009501925
Photo credits
- Stunning view of traditional Forbidden City architecture under a calming sky in Beijing, China. by Gatsby Yang · Pexels License
- A view of the Forbidden City's ornate architecture and red walls in Beijing, China. by zhang kaiyv · Pexels License
- A beautifully framed view of the Forbidden City courtyard in Beijing, China. by zhang kaiyv · Pexels License
- Aerial shot of the Forbidden City covered in snow, highlighting the ancient architecture in Beijing, China. by zhang kaiyv · Pexels License
- Stunning night view of the Forbidden City reflecting in a pond under a full moon in Beijing. by zhang kaiyv · Pexels License
- Golden sunset reflects on the historic Forbidden City walls in Beijing, China. by zhang kaiyv · Pexels License
- A view of historic architecture within the Forbidden City, Beijing, highlighting ornate stone carvings. by zhai zhai · Pexels License
- Stunning aerial view of the Forbidden City with traditional Chinese architecture. by David Yu · Pexels License
- Explore the classic beauty of the Forbidden City's traditional Chinese architecture. by David Yu · Pexels License
- Majestic night view of the Forbidden City, Beijing's iconic heritage site, featuring traditional Chinese architecture. by JackerKun · Pexels License
- Ornate traditional Chinese architecture in Beijing's Forbidden City surrounded by greenery. by Yan Zhang · Pexels License
- Black and white photo of the intricate architecture at the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. by Yan Zhang · Pexels License
- View of the Forbidden City in Beijing showcasing classic ancient Chinese architecture and historical significance. by Yan Zhang · Pexels License
- Explore the grandeur of the Forbidden City in Beijing, a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture. by Markus Winkler · Pexels License
- Front view of the Forbidden City entrance in Beijing, China, showcasing traditional Chinese architecture. by Markus Winkler · Pexels License
- Beijing's Forbidden city, as viewed from Jingshan in Jingshan Park by Picrazy2 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2009 visit. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com. by Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China · CC0
- THE FORBIDDEN CITY BEIJING CHINA OCT 2012 by calflier001 · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Forbidden City model by DestinationFearFan · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Sneakeace · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 故宫博物院内宁寿宫内东配殿恢复场景，2021年 by Charlie fong · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2007 visit. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com. by Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China · CC0
- 2008 visit. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com. by Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China · CC0
- 2008 visit. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com. by Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China · CC0