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The Forbidden City or Recovery City Review

Located in the heart of Beijing, China, 🏯 is a grand and more than 600-year-old former royal palace in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is now open as a museum to tourists for its invaluable ancient Chinese architecture.

📌 Important information for visits

-Highlights to visit: Taihe Yuen Seat (Hall of Supreme Harmony), Qianqing Gong Temple and Yuanmingyuan Garden

-Card price: peak season: 60 yuan

-Off-peak season: 40 yuan

(Free admission for children under 6 years old or up to 1.2 meters tall and discounts for seniors / youth)

🚇 Travel

-Subway (Subway): Take Line 1, get off Tiananmen West Station, Exit B, if you exit Exit A, then walk through Tiananmen Square to enter the South Gate or Tiananmen East Station.

-Bus: Lines 1, 2, 52, 82 or 120 down Tiananmen Square area

-Entrance-Exit: The main entrance is on the south (Meridian Gate) and the main exit is on the north (Gate of Divine Prowess).

Opposite the Forbidden City is a garden.

📍 Jingshan Park (Jingshan Park)

The most popular park opposite the Forbidden City is a 2-3 minute walk from the North Gate. The highlight is the Wanchun Pavilion on the Hill, which is a vivid view of the Forbidden City from a high angle. It's perfect for taking pictures, especially the evening before sunset. 🌅🏯

🎫 entry fee is only 2 yuan.

⭐: 🌟🌟🌟: 10 / 10

📌 pros / cons: Come for a morning trip, people will be less than at any other time.

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