Turret of Forbidden City
A Bird's Eye View of Forbidden City at Jingshan Park
The Clock and Treasure Exhibition Hall
Jiaotai Hall
Hall of Earthly Tranquility
suprememhall
marbleramp
9:00 - 13:00
Tour starts with a brief introduction of Forbidden City.
Forbidden City is the largest ancient imperial palaces complex in the world more than 600 years history. This palace is an essence of ancient Chinese architecture. We visit the Forbidden City along the axis from south to north for about 4 hours. You will visit the most important buildings along the middle axis of the palace, then visit two courtyards in the west chamber, be immersed in their history explained by your licensed and passionate guide.Visit scenic spots:
1. The meridian gate, 2. The hall and the courtyard of supreme harmony, 3. the hall of supreme harmony, 4. the hall of complete harmony, 5. the hall of preserving harmony, 6. the huge marble ramp, 7. the hall of union, 8. the palace of earthly tranquility, 9. the imperial garden, etc.Lastly, you will visit the Imperial Garden and your tour will end here near the exit, you can choose to explore more of the Forbidden City on your own or exit the Forbidden City.
In the central heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City (Imperial Palace) remained the residence of the emperors for nearly five hundred years, from the 15th century to the early 20th century, and was the actual and symbolic seat of imperial power. Popularly known as the Forbidden City, it was built in the Ming Dynasty between the 4th and the 18th years of the Yongle period (1406 – 1420 AD). Many of the buildings of the Palace have been repaired and rebuilt, but their basic style and layout remain in their original state.
The Forbidden City
The Palace of Heavenly Peace
Many big bronze vats in the Forbidden City
Other Forbidden City tours: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Forbidden City + Great Wall, Forbidden City Deeper Full Day Tour.
