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- Meridian Gate
- Hall of Literary Glory & Hall of Martial Valor
- Gate of Supreme Harmony
- Hall of Supreme Harmony
- Hall of Central Harmony
- Hall of Preserved Harmony
- Gate of Heavenly Purity
- Palace of Heavenly Purity
- Hall of Celestial and Terrestrial Union
- Palace of Earthly Tranquility
- Hall of Mental Cultivation
- Six Western Palaces
- Hall for Ancestry Worship
- Six Eastern Palaces
- Palace of Tranquil Longevity
- Treasure Gallery
- Qianlong Garden
- Imperial Garden
- Moat, Corner Towers, Gates
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Best Time to Visit
The best tourist season to Forbidden City is from late March to early June and from late August to late November. During these periods, choose someday not on the weekdays and holidays to avoid the crowds of people.
Recommended Package Tour
West Line: Meridian Gate (Wumen) - Gate of Supreme Harmony (Taihemen) - Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian) - Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian) - Hall of Preserved Harmony (Baohedian) - Gate of Heavenly Purity (Qianqingmen) - Six Western Palaces - Cining Palace - Hall of Mental Cultivation (Yangxindian) - Shufang Zhai
Middle Line: Wumen (Meridian Gate) - Gate of Supreme Harmony (Taihemen) - Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian) - Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian) - Hall of Preserved Harmony (Baohedian) - Gate of Heavenly Purity (Qianqingmen) - Hall of Celestial and Terrestrial Union (Jiaotaidian) - Kunning Palace - Imperial Garden (Yuhuayuan) - Shenwu Gate
East Line: Wumen (Meridian Gate) - Gate of Supreme Harmony (Taihemen) - Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihedian) - Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghedian) - Hall of Preserved Harmony (Baohedian) - Gate of Heavenly Purity (Qianqingmen) - Six Eastern Palaces (Dongliugong) - Palace of Tranquil Longevity (Ningshougong) - Zhenfei Well
Exhibitions
Forbidden City Museum holds some permanent exhibitions in different halls or palaces. The following is the list of some exhibitions which may arouse your interest. Visit them, and you will know more about the cultural background of this grand Forbidden City.
Precious Cultural Relics Exhibition in Huangji Hall, Leshou Hall, Yangxing Palace and Yihe Xuan
Clocks Collections Exhibition in Fengxian Hall
Qing Palace Opera Exhibition in Changyin Palace
Cixi Attending Affairs Exhibition in Xianfu Palace
Puyi Life Exhibition in Lijing Xuan
Qing Concubines Life Exhibition in Yongshou Palace
Qing Weapon Equipment Exhibition in Hongyi Garret
Wanshou Celebrations Exhibition in Qianqing Palace
Emperors' Grand Weddings Exhibition in Qianqing Palace
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| Service Items | Note |
| Audio Guide Device: | Available in several languages including Chinese, Cantonese, English, French, Japanese, German, Korean, Russian, Thai, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic and Italian. It can be rented from the tour guide service at the Meridian Gate (Wumen) and the Gate of Divine Might (Shenwu Men). The cost for renting any version of the device is CNY 40 (Chinese and Cantonese are both CNY 10), along with a deposit of CNY 100. |
| Tour Guide Service: | Chinese, English and Japanese-speaking tour guides are available. |
| Commodity Service: | Tourist souvenirs, books, food and drink as well as a post office are all available. |
| Broadcast: | It is to the southwest of Jingyun Gate. |
| Bag Check Service: | Bags can be deposited free of charge at the Meridian Gate (Wumen) and Gate of Divine Might (Shenwu Men) from 8:30 to 18:00. If desired, bags can be carried between the two gates after going through a security check. |
| Wheelchairs & Strollers: | Available from the tour guide service at the Meridian Gate (Wumen) and Gate of Divine Might (Shenwu Men), free of charge. |
| Tourist Service Center: | Located at the Arrow Pavilion (Jianting). |
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