Hong Kong Palace Museum
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Hong Kong Exhibition Fun ~ "Talking about History with Cultural Relics and Exhibiting the World with Exhibitions"
Introduction to the Hong Kong Palace Museum:
The Forbidden City opened in July 2022. The overall venue is very novel and the equipment is very new. Different from the palace-style adopted by the Forbidden City in the past, the architecture of the Forbidden City this time is full of modern sense. It is 7 stories high and exhibits 914 cultural relics. There are 166 national first-class cultural relics here. For a history enthusiast like me, it is really super exciting🥰! There are a total of 9 exhibition halls in the museum, 7 of which are permanent exhibitions (but the exhibition period is changed every 3 months to 1 year), and 2 special exhibition halls are used for special exhibitions. Through different themes, everyone can have a good understanding of the historical trends of 5,000 years of Chinese culture! What’s super cool is that this museum actually has a restaurant. It’s so magical. If you’re tired of shopping, you might as well go in and take a break and feel the cultural atmosphere of West Kowloon!
🎭Exhibition Introduction:
"Forbidden City: Architectural Collection and Cultural Heritage": Exhibition Hall 1, more than 100 pieces of palace supplies, artifacts, paintings, etc., and multimedia maps 🗺️ to understand the geographical layout of the Forbidden City
"A Day in the Forbidden City - Palace and Life in the Qing Dynasty": Exhibition Hall 2 introduces the daily life of the emperor and empress in the Forbidden City, including worshiping gods, leisure and entertainment, etc., and there is a "Duolu Tu" which is a must-see!
"Clayware - Ceramics from the Palace Museum Collection": Exhibition Hall 3 displays more than 150 pieces of ceramics. The famous porcelain from Jingdezhen can also be seen here. Another must-see exhibit is the "Ding Kiln White Glaze Baby Pillow", which is a genuine first-class cultural relic!
"Dragon Face and Phoenix Appearance - Portraits of Emperors and Empresses of the Qing Dynasty": Exhibition Hall 4 displays portraits of emperors and empresses of several generations in court dress and clothing that reflects their status
"The pursuit of innovation in objects - a dialogue between contemporary design and Chinese craftsmanship": Hall 5, must-see exhibits, including "Chai cup with Zhu Bishan mark", "Shanzi carved with a picture of ladies under a tung tree inscribed by Emperor Qianlong", "Refrigerator with lotus pattern inscribed by Emperor Qianlong"
"Enjoy Together - A Journey Through the History of Hong Kong Collection": Hall 6 is the first large-scale exhibition to review the history of Hong Kong collection🇭🇰
"Boundless Past and Present - Reinterpretation of the Palace Museum Culture": Hall 7, multimedia installations inspired by the Palace Museum's collections, to learn how cross-border artists view these cultural relics and combine them with modern technology
~~Exhibition Halls 7 and 8 are special exhibitions, and you need to buy a separate ticket to enter~~
🔥Popular check-in spots:
1. The vermilion main gate is decorated with the vermilion color of the Forbidden City wall, which echoes the culture of the Forbidden City. There is a saying that the door nails represent rising step by step. The higher you touch, the more prosperous the family will be. Don’t forget to experience "touching the nails" when you come~
2. The Atrium Observation Deck is the "central axis" of the entire Forbidden City. Looking out, you can see "Lantau Island ⛰️" and "West Kowloon Cultural District"
3. Stairs ~ Connecting the second and third floors, the light-colored design combined with daylight makes it an ideal place for rest or small events! You can sit here and enjoy the sunset 🌇 and Victoria Harbour! Super beautiful 😻
4. The park in front of the museum ⛲️~ There is a whole green lawn where you can take pictures of the entire Forbidden City building 🏘️. Combined with the view of Victoria Harbour, it will turn you into a literary and artistic person~ Come quickly if you are so handsome and beautiful online!
🍜Restaurant:
1.Cupping Room is a boutique coffee shop that specializes in iced drip coffee and cold brew tea
Address: Museum Cafe 1, Lower Ground Floor, Hong Kong Palace Museum
Opening hours: 10am to 7pm
2. Jinyuju - Mainly featuring "Hua Diao Chicken Noodle Soup" and "Braised Sour Cabbage Beef Noodle" as well as Hong Kong's special snacks
Address: Museum Cafe 2, Lower Ground Floor, Hong Kong Palace Museum
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm
3.Crepes & Bakes ~ is a French crepe restaurant
Address: Museum Cafe 3, Lower Ground Floor, Hong Kong Palace Museum
Opening hours: 9am to 9pm
📍Address: 8 Museum Road, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon
🕰️Business hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 10am to 6pm
Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays: 10am to 8pm
Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) and the first and second day of the Lunar New Year
💰Per capita consumption:
Adult standard ticket (Exhibition Halls 1-7): HK$50
Adult special exhibition ticket (Exhibition Hall 1-9): 120 HKD
~~This price is for on-site ticket purchases. It is recommended to book online first for a cheaper price~~
💞Recommendation reason: It is suitable for you who love history, or you can come here to pretend to be a literary youth and take photos of Internet beauties or handsome men. It is a very comfortable place.
🗓️Itinerary: M+ Museum-Forbidden City-Sky100 to enjoy the sunset🌇
- Enjoy the night view of Victoria Harbour from the park in front of the museum
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