When visiting the Palace Museum, you should pay attention to the following:
First, tickets and reservations
Book in advance: Palace Museum tickets are very popular. It is recommended to book tickets in advance through the official website of the Palace Museum or the wechat mini program “Palace Museum Visitor Service”. The high season (April 1 to October 31) ticket price is 60 yuan, the low season (November 1 to March 31) ticket price is 40 yuan.
Note the time: Palace Museum tickets start booking at 8 PM every night for the next 7 days, it is recommended to book as early as possible. Treasure Hall and watch hall need to buy separate tickets, each cost 10 yuan, can be booked together.
Bring documents: You need to bring your ID card when visiting and swipe your ID card to enter.
Second, opening hours
Opening hours: The Palace Museum is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 17:00 p.m., closing at 16:10 p.m. Closed on Mondays (except public holidays).
Third, security check and carrying items
Strict security: The Palace Museum security is strict, please do not bring lighters, photography reflectors, tripods, stands and more than 1.3 meters of selfie sticks and other items. Lighters should be turned in in advance, and the kindling can be picked up at the exit.
No smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the Palace Museum.
Luggage storage: The luggage storage of the Palace Museum is located in the visitor service center on the west side of the Meridian Gate Square. It is free of charge. The bag storage time is 8:30 to 16:00, and the bag collection time is 9:30 to 17:10.
Fourth, tour precautions
Comfortable: The Palace Museum is a large area, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing for a long walking tour.
Protection of cultural relics: Do not touch or damage the exhibits, do not use flash photography, so as to avoid damage to cultural relics.
Obey the rules: Do not write on ancient buildings and trees, do not eat in the exhibition hall, do not shout, run, spit, litter in the Forbidden City.
Maintain order: Park tour to maintain a social distance of more than 1 meter, enter the temple, take a tour bus, ferry, and activities in the park less than 1 meter close contact, in crowded, closed crowded places must wear a mask. When taking the tour bus, ferry, entering the amusement park, dining, you need to use Beijing Health treasure for electronic scanning code registration.
Fifth, other recommendations
Plan the route in advance: The Palace Museum has many exhibits, so it is recommended to plan the route in advance to avoid repeating the route or missing some important exhibits.
Prepare food and water: Although there are dining points in the Palace Museum, but the price is higher, it is recommended to prepare some simple meals and water in advance.
Sun protection and cold protection: According to seasonal changes, take good sun protection or cold protection measures. Pay attention to sun protection in summer, bring sunscreen products; Keep warm in winter.
Use explanation services: If you are not familiar with the history and culture of the Forbidden City, it is recommended to rent an electronic interpreter or follow a guide to explain, in order to better appreciate and understand the attractions.
Sixth, special groups
Minors: Minors under the age of 18 are free to visit, but “free and not free”, tickets must be booked in advance.
Senior citizens: Senior citizens over 60 years old (including 60 years old) can enjoy half price discount of the Palace Museum ticket with the original valid ID card, and booking tickets in advance is also required.
Students: Tickets purchased with a valid student ID are eligible for 50% discount.
By following the above precautions, you will be able to better enjoy your visit to the Palace Museum. Wish you a pleasant trip!
