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The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)

The Palace Museum, nestled within the Forbidden City, stands as the crowning jewel of Chinese imperial architecture. Built between 1406 and 1420, this UNESCO World Heritage Site houses over 1.8 million artifacts, making it one of the most comprehensive museums of Chinese art and culture in the world. Walking through its vermilion walls and golden-roofed halls, visitors traverse the living history of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

1,860,000

Collection items

Visit Information

Opening Hours
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
Admission
CNY 60 (Apr-Oct) / CNY 40 (Nov-Mar)

Must-See Highlights

  • •Along the River During the Qingming Festival
  • •Erta King Jade Carving
  • •Imperial Cloisonné Collection
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Notable Artifacts at This Museum

Along the River During the Qingming Festival
Northern Song Dynasty

Painting

Along the River During the Qingming Festival

One of the most celebrated paintings in the entire history of Chinese art — a panoramic masterpiece capturing daily life along the Bian River during the Qingming Festival in the Song Dynasty capital of Kaifeng.

The Palace Museum