Museum
Palace Museum
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The Palace Museum is not just a building but a treasure trove of Chinese civilization, with over 1.8 million artifacts, including paintings, ceramics, jade, and bronze. Visitors can see the famed Qing dynasty clocks in the Clock Gallery, admire ancient calligraphy in the Hall of Literary Glory, and marvel at the exquisite imperial jewelry. The museum's curation tells the story of China's artistic and cultural evolution, making it a must for history and art lovers alike.
Don't miss
- See the intricate mechanical clocks in the Clock Gallery
- View the famous painting 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'
- Explore the Hall of Mental Cultivation, an emperor's living quarters
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Palace Museum
You can visit Palace Museum on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inForbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket Booking4.7★ · 162 travelers2-4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$3 per personSee dates →
Most bookedBeijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)4.8★ · 1,476 travelers3-4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$9 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleAll Inclusive Beijing Private Day Tour to Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace5★ · 13 travelers5-6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$168 per personSee dates →Getting there
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