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The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)
The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)
The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)
The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)
The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)
The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)
The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)
The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)
The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)
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The Palace Museum (The Forbidden City)

Beijing, China

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The Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is also the symbol of ancient China. When you are in the majestic and orderly high walls and deep courtyards, you can truly feel its former glory.
The long history has left behind large-scale precious buildings and countless cultural relics, which have also become the main attraction of visiting the Forbidden City today.
Classic attractions: The Forbidden City Corner Tower is a polygonal building with a convex plane on all four sides. It is located in Dongcheng District, Beijing. The roof has three layers. The upper layer is a hip roof with vertical and horizontal intersections. It is composed of a gable roof with flowing water on two slopes and a hip roof with four slopes. Because there are nine main ridges on this roof, it is called the Nine-ridge Hall.
Sundials are divided into two types according to their installation principle: equatorial and horizontal. The sundial installed using the equatorial principle is called an equatorial sundial. The key points of its production are that it must have a time plate, a latitude arc and a gnomon. When operating, the time plate must be parallel to the equatorial plane of the earth, the gnomon must be in the same direction as the earth's axis, and the shadow cast by the gnomon on the gnomon is the desired time.
The Treasure House is located in the Ningshou Palace area. It has a rich collection of treasures, including Buddhist supplies, ornaments, daily utensils, and treasures for appreciation. Among them, the red coral lion about 14 cm high, the Dongzhu court beads about 130 cm long, and the gold "Fengtianzhibao" seal are all rare treasures.
The Clock and Watch Museum is located in the Fengxian Hall in the palace. Most of the clocks on display are British products, but there are also clocks from other countries such as France and Switzerland. In addition to the timing function, these clocks are decorat

Highlights

See intricate European and Chinese timepieces at the Clock & Watch Museum, blending artistry with precision.
Walk through majestic halls, grand courtyards, and architectural wonders reflecting imperial China’s glory.
Explore the Treasure House with rare artifacts like coral lions, gold seals, and exquisite imperial ornaments.
Admire the Corner Tower, a unique nine-ridge hall with intricate roof designs showcasing Qing Dynasty craftsmanship.

What's included

Ancient Hanfu/Qing Dynasty costume experience (choose 1 from 2) + makeup + accessories
Activity itinerary: Meridian Gate - Taihe Gate - Taihe Hall - Zhonghe Hall - Baohe Hall - Yanxi Palace - Qianqing Palace - Jiaotai Hall - Kunning Palace - Imperial Garden The specific Guide will be adjusted according to the actual situation on site
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Not included

Photography
Tickets
General admission ticket for the Forbidden City, admission ticket for the Treasure Gallery, admission ticket for the Clock Gallery, transportation expenses, all personal expenses, and fees not mentioned in the inclusions.

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