Former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing emperors in central Beijing, north of Tiananmen Square, now the Palace Museum. Visitors pass through gates and ceremonial courtyards to halls on the central axis, residential palaces, gardens, and exhibitions of clocks and treasures.
Highlights
- Meridian Gate
- Hall of Supreme Harmony
- Clock and Treasure galleries
Good to know
- Book online seven days ahead, 8 PM
- Bring passport for repeated security checks
- Closed Mondays; allow at least half a day
