▲ The Temple of Heaven, located east of Zhengyang Gate, was the site where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties performed sacrifices to Heaven and prayed for good harvests. The altar area is circular in the north and square in the south, symbolizing the concept of "a round heaven and a square earth." Two walls surround the altar, dividing it into an inner and outer section, covering a total area of 273 hectares. The main buildings are concentrated in the inner altar.
▲ Push open the vermilion palace gates and step into the world's largest existing wooden palace complex. Gaze up at the nine-ridged, double-eaved roof of the Hall of Supreme Harmony and feel the solemnity of the "Emperor in the Center" ritual; stand on the golden brick and jade steps of the Hall of Heavenly Purity and glimpse the governing saga of the 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties; wander through the Treasure Gallery and marvel at the shimmering light of the kingfisher feather phoenix crown and the splendor of the Golden Cup of Eternal Stability. Every glazed tile speaks of the architectural wisdom of "harmony between man and nature," and every coffered ceiling seals the mysterious code of Eastern aesthetics.
▲ Designed by the professional team at Snail Travel, this Forbidden City tour includes a wireless headset, allowing you to experience the unlimited charm of the Forbidden City. [Forbidden City admission ticket Check-in Hours] Starting November 1, 2023, the Palace Museum will implement time-slot-based visits. Please plan your time accordingly. The morning session session begins at 12:00 noon on the same day; The earliest ticket check-in time for afternoon session sessions is 11:00 AM on the same day; off-peak season(November 1st - March 31st): Last entry time: 3:30 PM; peak season(April 1 - October 31), the latest entry time is 16:00.