The Palace Museum

5 Things to Know Before Going to Beijing I look forward to winter in Beijing the most, walking through the hutongs with a smoky aroma, eating candied haws and watching people come and go in the hutongs. 1️⃣Transportation tips: Direct flight from Shanghai to Beijing, 300 yuan. Beijing has Beijing Capital Airport and Daxing Airport. The Capital Airport is closer to the city, recommended. You can reach the city area by 3 subway stations. 2️⃣Accommodation tips: I like Xicheng District, which has a very old Beijing feel. There are many quadrangles here. I live in a hutong on Yan Dai Xie Street, the feeling of an old courtyard, and I can chat with the old men when I go out in the morning. 250 yuan per night. 3️⃣Tour tips: Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Yan Dai Xie Street, Nanluoguxiang, Bird's Nest, Water Cube, Badaling Great Wall. This route is very suitable for friends who are visiting Beijing for the first time. Tiananmen and the Forbidden City are together, and you need to queue up to enter. The Forbidden City ticket is 40 yuan. Jingshan Park is a hillside park overlooking the panoramic view of the Forbidden City, with a good view, recommended. The ticket is 2 yuan. Yan Dai Xie Street and Nanluoguxiang are both centuries-old historical districts. Many famous hutongs are here, where celebrities gather and there are many snacks and delicacies. The Bird's Nest and Water Cube, take subway line 8, get off at the Olympic Sports Center, the ticket is 78 yuan. The Badaling Great Wall, the ticket starts at 35 yuan, the Great Wall is in the suburbs, and it takes a day to visit. 4️⃣Food tips: Recommend Baozang Roast Duck Restaurant, Liu's Restaurant, it's crispy and can be dipped in white sugar. About 200 yuan for one, and there are many Beijing special dishes. Qixun Baizhao Hutong Cuisine, Beijing cuisine in the old hutong, retro style, recommended almond tofu. Average 100 yuan per person. Huguo Temple Snacks, a must-visit halal snack shop in Beijing, with baked buns, pea yellow, donkey rolls, etc. Average 20 yuan per person. 5️⃣S2 train tips: The S2 train is a beautiful sightseeing train route, and it is also the most cost-effective transportation from the city to the Great Wall. The starting station is Huangtudian Station to Yanqing Station, passing through Nankou Station and Badaling Station. The round trip to the Great Wall is 14 yuan.

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Chinese history at The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing! This majestic complex, situated in the heart of the city, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a treasure trove of imperial architecture and cultural artifacts. The Palace Museum is enormous, covering an area of 72 hectares. It houses a vast collection of over 1.8 million artifacts, including imperial treasures, ancient artworks, and cultural relics spanning thousands of years. From delicate porcelain and ancient calligraphy to stunning paintings and royal costumes, each exhibit tells a story of China's rich heritage. So if you want to have a thorough trip, you may need to spend one or two days here. Tips: 1️⃣ Wear comfortable shoes, as the palace complex is expansive and requires a fair amount of walking. 2️⃣ Consider hiring a knowledgeable guide or audio guide to gain deeper insights into the history and significance of the various buildings and exhibits. 3️⃣ Visit during weekdays or non-peak hours to avoid crowds and have a more immersive experience.

Next time you come to Beijing, make sure to check in at these four places. Since you're here, leave an IP before you go 📍Photo spots: 1⃣Western Hills' Ghost Laughing Stone 2⃣The Palace Museum's Hongyi Pavilion 3⃣Wangjing SOHO 4⃣Guanghua Road 📸Photography: These four spots are quite niche but very photogenic. Use wide-angle and telephoto on your phone camera to avoid crowds, and be careful of traffic at spot 4⃣. 🚇Transportation: ✅Navigate to Yanxi Parking Lot ✅Recommended entry through Xihuamen ✅Exit C of Wangjing East Station on Line 15 ✅Exit D of Jintai Xizhao Station on Line 10

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You must visit the Forbidden City! Experience the vicissitudes of six hundred years and share the three thousand miles of Beijing. The Forbidden City in Beijing, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, began construction in the fourth year of Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (1406), based on the Nanjing Forbidden City, and was completed in the eighteenth year of Yongle (1420), becoming the palace of twenty-four emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Forbidden City in Beijing is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structure complexes in the world, and the largest royal palace in the world. It is a national AAAAA tourist attraction and was listed as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 1961; it was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1987.

The Forbidden City (Chinese name: Gugong, 'the Former Palace', 故宫) was the palatial heart of China. Constructed in 1420, during the early Ming Dynasty, it is China's best-preserved imperial palace, and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. The Forbidden City is an imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing, China. As one of the five most important palaces in the world, the grand halls and walls proudly display the essence and culmination of traditional Chinese architecture, fitting for the capital city of the world's largest nation. #urbanexplorer #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

Beijing! The Palace Museum with its quaint and charming architectural complex, seeing it is really shocking and I truly love it! I entered the Forbidden City at 2:30 in the afternoon, so I didn't go to very detailed places like the Eastern Six Palaces, thinking that it would be enough to just walk through the central axis. 😋 I visited once when I was a child, but this time as soon as I entered, I felt how immense the Forbidden City is! I always thought there was no more to see, but after passing through a large gate, another similar vast square appeared! This place is definitely a paradise for those who love ancient architecture, scenes that I usually see on my phone, I could get up close here! You can take many beautiful photos with just a phone, I really couldn't walk anymore! I originally planned to visit the Treasure Gallery and the Clock Gallery to find out what they were like, but I entered too late and missed them, next time for sure! (Everyone must remember to come in early to see these two places!) When I came out of the Xuanwu Gate, I looked up and saw Jingshan in the distance, suddenly feeling a sense of breaking through the clouds to see the sun! I quickly took out my phone and captured it, this is a memorable point in my memory!

🌆I never got to see the first snow, and my annual pass to the Forbidden City is about to expire, so I took some time to visit the winter palace. There aren't many highlights in the Forbidden City during winter, but during the month of the winter solstice, many people come to admire the 'Supreme Brightness' plaque in the Qianqing Palace. · 🌄I love the light at 9 am and the light at 3 pm; the former is delicately soft and bright, while the latter is warm and ready to burst forth at a touch. Yesterday, when I went to the library, I happened to flip through an old book by Xiao Xi, which mentioned 'the most splendid sunshine of winter,' and these words just fit the moment. · 🌅If you don't know what to photograph in winter, come to the Forbidden City to capture the light! A one-meter gap of sunshine, the covered caisson ceilings, and the resplendent great halls. Here is a time map for you to follow, to be embraced by the warmth of affection. · 🕙15:00 West side of Qianqingmen Square: Longzong Gate The sharp-angled windows cast soft rays of light; at this time, you need to prepare a prop, with princes and princesses, emperors and empresses as the main characters, to highlight the plot and cast light on the cheeks, creating an enigmatic sense of immediacy. · 🕙15:10 Former Xingmen The scene is a bit like the shyness of a first encounter, little knowing that the setting sun is so ambiguous. · 🕙15:20 Xiangxumen Using the door crack, you can capture the stark contrast between the black shadows and the golden door studs, lintels, and nails. · 🕙15:30 The Treasure Gallery is also a place where you can make the most of the situation. At this time, the sun is just right, capturing the double-layered red walls, ridge beasts, totems, yellow glazed tiles, and green tiles in one's view. Red represents auspiciousness, blue represents all things under heaven, and green represents endless life; with the light of the setting sun, it's even more dazzling. · 🕙15:40 The charm of the Chinese Character Gallery probably lies in the double dragons, the colorful paintings of the Xuanzi, and the window patterns of the double-crossed four-leafed diamond windows. And the reflection formed by the marble columns next to it. At this time, the blue sky plays a significant role, allowing the window patterns to reflect the beautiful scenery outside the window, a touch of blue and a touch of yellow. · 🕙15:50 Right side of the Hall of Supreme Harmony The simple lines sketch out a picture with a full sense of layers, with the chi heads spouting warm sun, dignified and elegant. From below, photograph the 10 ridge beasts and the crane of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in response, and the golden light shining from the right side of the great hall adds warmth to the upcoming sunset glow. · 🕙16:00 Duanhong Bridge There are not many people walking on this road in the winter afternoon, a bit lonely and quiet. At this time, the sunlight is just right, making the little lion look spirited, and the red walls and yellow tiles behind it also come alive with vitality, which is just right to describe the most splendid sunshine of winter. · 🕙16:10 Eighteen Locust Trees The beauty of this road lies in the green lawn, a color that will never go out of style. At this moment (blue, green, red, yellow), all things under heaven meet again at this moment of sunset. 🌃Chasing the light, the scene is beautiful 🎆Just like when we first met

In 2011, the nationwide hit Step by Step Shocking💥 made me always like Liu Shishi's portrayal of Maertai Ruoxi💕. Her appearance is very temperamental. In the early stage, she was a quirky and hardworking thirteen sister. In the later stage, she was a deep palace empress who was depressed in her heart (although she was not formally canonized). It is really a fine costume drama. The fourth master is restrained and affectionate, the eighth master is gentle and jade-like. I am not a fan of the fourth master or the eighth master, my favorite in my heart is Lin Gengxin's portrayal of the fourteenth master. I will always remember that he brought her favorite hibiscus cakes🌺 to Ruoxi who was kneeling in the rain☔️. Classic famous scenes haha. Taking a set of portraits in the Forbidden City is still very meaningful. When I look at these photos many years later, I will remember that when I was young, I was Ruoxi in the Forbidden City for a morning😘

🏯 Forbidden City Time Travel, Emperor Experience Day Tour! The heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City, is not only a trace of history but also a treasure of culture. Walking among the red walls and golden tiles, it feels like traveling back to ancient times, brushing shoulders with emperors of the past. 😎 1️⃣ The magnificent halls inspire awe and respect; 2️⃣ The exquisite court paintings, the details are breathtaking; 3️⃣ The beauty of the royal gardens, every step reveals a unique view; 4️⃣ A collection of cultural relics and treasures, each with its own story; 5️⃣ Tourists in Hanfu add an ancient charm; 6️⃣ The historical anecdotes from the audio guide are lively and interesting. After a day's tour of the Forbidden City, I feel like I've become a time-traveling traveler. Here, history is no longer distant, and culture is within reach. Are you curious about the Forbidden City? Come and explore with me! 🔍

The gloomy weather adds a touch of melancholy here The red wall is even more vivid in the gray sky It reminds people of the palace dramas they have watched over the years This was once the 'wall' of many people The fruits on the persimmon tree have begun to ripen The towering ancient trees are still sprouting green leaves The saplings are also quietly growing Regardless of the changes in the years, the natural world has its own survival rules Because of the rain, there are not many tourists on the road Sitting in the restaurant of the Forbidden City, taking a bite of hot rice Watching the pitter-patter raindrops fall into the reflection on the ground In the reflection are the bright red walls and tourists in ancient costumes In a trance, it seems to have traveled to the past When I came back to my senses, the rain had stopped, and it was time to move on Hope to see you again in the snow

🎯The Forbidden City's Secret Realms, the Grand Unveiling of the Royal Treasures! Hey, dear friends, did you know? Beneath those ancient red walls and yellow tiles, a plethora of royal secrets are hidden! 🏰 Today, I'm going to take you all on an adventure to discover the hidden treasures of the Forbidden City, let's go~ 📜First, we have to mention those inconspicuous exhibition rooms. Don't be fooled by their plain appearance; inside, they house rare treasures, such as Emperor Qianlong's beloved items—various jade seals and gem-encrusted treasures, each shining with the domineering aura of 'I am the state'! 🖼️Next, those deep and secluded corners of the palace are the real witnesses to history. Take, for example, the centuries-old locust tree behind the Cining Palace; it's a 'living fossil' that has witnessed countless royal events! 👣Then, don't forget about the labyrinth-like storerooms of the Forbidden City. These are filled with artworks collected by emperors over the generations, some of which have never been exhibited to the public, truly a paradise for explorers! 🔍Finally, let's talk about the mysterious mechanisms of the Forbidden City. Although not every corner has the legendary secret doors and passages, the ingenious architectural structures and hidden designs are a testament to the wisdom of the ancients at every turn. Having shared all this, I'm already looking forward to my next trip to the Forbidden City! What about you? Are there any secret corners of the Forbidden City that make your heart race? Or, do you have any royal anecdotes you're curious about? Come tell me in the comments! 💌