Beijing Attractions

【The Forbidden City - A Royal Palace Through 600 Years】🔴 📍Address: No. 4 Jingshan Qian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 💰Ticket Price: 60 RMB (peak season) ⏰Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (April to October) The Forbidden City is legendary!✨ As the home of 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is truly magnificent! 🏰 Highlights: ✅ Central Axis Check-in: Hall of Supreme Harmony → Palace of Heavenly Purity → Imperial Garden... see the grandeur of the royal palace all at once ✅ Must-See Treasure Gallery: The dazzling royal jewels are breathtaking 🤩 ✅ Corner Tower Photos: An amazing photo spot, a viral location on Xiaohongshu ✅ City Wall Walk: The sunset glow on the palace walls is stunning! No wonder it’s the top of the world’s five great palaces—covering 720,000㎡ with 9,999 and a half rooms, the "sea of halls" takes at least 3 hours just to glance through! It’s recommended to rent an audio guide to learn the imperial stories behind it for a more interesting visit~ 🌅 Best Time to Visit: Around 4 PM, when the light is soft and the crowds are thinner! 🟠【National Museum of China - Treasury of Chinese Treasures】🔴 📍Address: No. 16 East Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 💰Ticket Price: Free (reservation required) ⏰Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays) As one of the world’s largest museums, its 1.43 million artifacts are dazzling! 🏛️ Must-See Treasures: 🔸Simuwu Ding (China’s heaviest bronze vessel) 🔸Four-Goat Square Zun (the most beautiful bronze piece) 🔸Five Stars Rising in the East Benefits China (Han dynasty brocade) 🔸Along the River During the Qingming Festival (occasionally exhibited) Tips: 1️⃣ Book tickets 7 days in advance to avoid missing out 2️⃣ The "Ancient China" exhibition on B1 is a must-visit 3️⃣ The two hours before closing at 5 PM have the fewest visitors 💡 One-Day Tour Suggested Itinerary: 9 AM Forbidden City → Lunch nearby → 2 PM National Museum → End at 6 PM Wear comfortable shoes! Walking 20,000 steps in a day is not a dream~