The Forbidden City is not a substitute! Visit ancient architectural masterpieces for just CNY 12!

In 2024, Beijing's Central Axis was successfully inscribed on the World Heritage List. As an important heritage element of Beijing's Central Axis, the Imperial Ancestral Temple has attracted more and more attention from people around the world. Many people praise the Imperial Ancestral Temple as a "substitute" for the Forbidden City, but in my opinion, this is an understatement. After all, the Imperial Ancestral Temple, especially the Hall of Worship, offers an unparalleled visiting experience that even the Forbidden City cannot match. 📸Highlights 🥇"The First Hall Under Heaven": If we don't count the white marble base of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Worship is more than 2 meters taller than the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City. 🥈68 golden nanmu columns: The 68 large columns in the Hall of Worship are all made of whole golden nanmu wood, with the tallest reaching 13.32 meters and the largest diameter reaching 1.2 meters. 🥉Interior of the Hall of Worship: The ceiling of the Hall of Worship is decorated with gold leaf and painted with powder, and the floor is paved with gold bricks. The entire hall is resplendent and magnificent, showcasing the "ultimate beauty" of Chinese architecture. 👍Reasons for recommendation 🥇Less crowded: Compared to popular attractions such as the Forbidden City, the Imperial Ancestral Temple is less crowded, especially on weekdays when the attraction is very quiet. 🥈Low ticket price: The ticket for the Imperial Ancestral Temple is CNY 2, and the ticket for the Hall of Worship is CNY 10, totaling only CNY 12. 🥉Great for photography: Photographers interested in ancient architecture and portrait photography should not miss the Imperial Ancestral Temple, a niche attraction that is great for photography. 🧭Travel guide 🚇Transportation: The Imperial Ancestral Temple has three gates: east, west, and south. The south gate is for entry only. It is recommended to take Metro Line 1, get off at Tiananmen East Station, and walk to the east gate to enter the park. ⏰Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. The ancient architecture area is closed on Mondays, so it is recommended to visit from Tuesday to Sunday. 💰Ticket price: CNY 2 for the main entrance, CNY 10 for the Hall of Worship. Tickets can be purchased on-site without reservation. In general, the grand and magnificent Imperial Ancestral Temple offers every visitor a visual and spiritual shock. The "historical sky" supported by 68 golden nanmu columns is awe-inspiring and breathtaking!