The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)故宫博物院
The vast imperial palace of the Ming and Qing emperors.
Beijing · Dongcheng
当地The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
故宫博物院
Chinese address北京市东城区景山前街4号 故宫博物院
Local tipNo same-day tickets: book on the official Palace Museum channel, which opens 7 days ahead at 20:00. Enter only through the Meridian Gate (Wumen) with your passport.
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Check current hours · Editorial note: Closed Mondays except public holidays; morning and afternoon entry slots
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- Closed Mondays except public holidays; morning and afternoon entry slots
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Location checked 2026-09-28. View source ↗ Opening hours and access can change.