The historical splendor of a Chinese palace 📷

The Palace Museum in Beijing is the most representative iconic building in the history of the Chinese royal family, with centralized aesthetics, royal culture and grand architecture. In sunny weather, the golden tiles and red walls are intertwined, creating a sense of painting. Whether it is sunny or cloudy, there is a different atmosphere, and every corner has a rich humanistic style. Among them, the Qianqing Palace was the place where the emperor and his courtiers discussed politics and handled state affairs.

🌟 Trip Route Recommendation:
Entering from the Meridian Gate, you will visit the Hall of Taihe, the Hall of Zhonghe, and the Hall of Baohe along the main central axis, and then gradually go deeper into the emperor's living area - the Qianqing Palace. The Qianqing Palace is the core focus of the Forbidden City, where you can not only admire the typical palace architecture, but also carefully observe the different details: the dragon chairs, the screens, the dragon patterns on the ceiling. If you want to take beautiful photos, remember to shoot the exterior of the Qianqing Palace from an upward angle. The Chinese architectural lines and the characteristics of the golden tiles are all in one, and the screen is particularly spectacular.

🎯 Must-play photo spots:
1. The square in front of the Taihe Temple, this time to see the sunny sky and the flow of people is not exaggerated, even in the off-season, here is very spectacular;
2. At the entrance and hall of the Qianqing Palace, the world's first screen and dragon chair are popular photo spots, very royal feeling;
3. The major palace corridors, distinct colors, whether sunny or rainy have their own flavors;
4. The interior of the main hall of the Qianqing Palace, using macro photography can highlight the beauty of the delicate architectural decoration.

📝Tips and Notes:
- Please be sure to book your tickets online in advance. It’s harder to make reservations during the peak season and significantly less crowded during the off-season, making the visit feel better.
- It is recommended to arrive in the morning before the museum opens to avoid the crowds and take photos especially conveniently.
- Due to the large size of the Forbidden City, it is recommended to wear suitable step shoes, the route is mainly the main axis line, limited time can focus on the dry and Qing Palace area for an in-depth look.
- The Qianqing Palace is closed on Mondays, other palaces are also in accordance with the Forbidden City policy, pay attention to the schedule.
- Flash lighting is not recommended inside the building, respecting the protection of cultural relics.

📍Address: No. 4, Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing (Same address of Palace Museum/Qianqing Palace)
⏰ Opening hours: April 1-October 31 08:30-17:00 (entry until 16:00), November 1-March 31 08:30-16:30 (entry until 15:30), closed on Mondays.
🎫 Tickets: 60 yuan

The Forbidden City in Beijing, whether sunny or cloudy, hides different historical flavors, and every architectural detail is worth appreciating repeatedly. Especially the main hall of the Qianqing Palace, it is easy to take a shocking big screen, sincerely recommend you to visit in the morning during the off-season!

Topic: #Beijing Forbidden City #Dry Qing Palace #Royal Architectural Aesthetics #Travel Strategy #Off-Season Photography