How can you visit Beijing without going to the National Museum? Super detailed guide shared!

1️⃣ Reservation
• Book tickets 7 days in advance on the 'National Museum' public account, tickets are released daily at 17:00 🎫
• Entry time slots (choose the earliest slot if you want to grab the phoenix crown fridge magnet‼️):
• 9:00-11:00
• 11:00-13:30
• 13:30-16:00 (entry stops at 16:00, clearing starts at 16:30)
• Closed on Mondays ❌
• Ticket grabbing tips: If you don't get tickets 7 days in advance, don't worry, there are leftover tickets released daily at 17:00, you can try your luck ✅

2️⃣ Transportation

🚇 Subway Line 1 'Tiananmen East Station' Exit C or D
🚌 Bus 'Tiananmen East Station'

3️⃣ Exhibition Recommendations

🏺 B1 | Ancient China Exhibition Hall (must-see, recommended 2-2.5 hours)
• Exhibitions are arranged in chronological order, from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties
• Key exhibits: Four-ram Zun, Simuwu Ding, Golden Threaded Jade Garment, Phoenix Crown of Empress Xiaoduan, Bronze Rhinoceros Zun, Jade Dragon, Bronze Mask, Bronze Chime Bells
• 👑 Viewing the Phoenix Crown requires queuing

🚩 Central Hall | Red Flag Exhibition (must-see, recommended 0.5 hours)
• Displays the first national flag, party flag, and national emblem of New China 🇨🇳
• 📸 Taking photos with the national emblem requires queuing

🎨 4F | Fine Exhibitions (must-see, recommended 1 hour)
• Recommended exhibitions: Ancient Chinese Jade Artifacts💎, Ancient Chinese Buddhist Statues🛕, Ancient Chinese Calligraphy and Paintings📜
• If time permits: Ancient Chinese Porcelain, Power of Technology, Ancient Chinese Coins Exhibition

4️⃣ Dining

🍽 B1 & 4F Restaurants: Offer simple bread and sandwiches
☕ 1F Cafe
🧃 You can bring your own water and food, but eating is not allowed in the exhibition halls

5️⃣ Cultural and Creative Products

- Phoenix crown fridge magnets are only available on B1, limited daily, usually need to queue up as soon as the museum opens
- Cultural and creative areas are available on B1, 1F, and 2F, if you like collecting stamps, remember to bring a notebook (notebooks in the museum are more expensive)

⚠️ Notes

🆔 Remember to bring your ID card
🚫 Prohibited items: Selfie sticks, power banks over 20000mAh, lighters

The National Museum, witnessing history, exploring culture, every exhibit is worth savoring!