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The Palace Museum
Museum4.6 · 16 7844.4 · 14 262≈ 4 hEntry: ~60 CNY
The world's largest palace complex, situated at the central axis of Beijing, which served as the imperial home to 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912. A UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 72 hectares, it features nearly a thousand preserved wooden buildings with yellow-glazed roofs and vermilion walls. The museum houses over 1.8 million imperial treasures, including ceramics, paintings, and jade carvings.
Highlights
- World's largest preserved imperial wooden palace complex
- Monumental Hall of Supreme Harmony housing the Dragon Throne
- Invaluable collections of imperial jade, ceramics, and silk
- Serene Imperial Garden filled with rockeries and ancient cypress trees
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Wed | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Thu | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Fri | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Sat | 08:30 – 16:30 |
| Sun | 08:30 – 16:30 |
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