Planning Exhibition Hall & Forbidden City Tickets

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in history and future of Beijing at Planning Exhibition Hall
• Explore the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and imperial palace
• See a 1:750 scale model of Beijing, showcasing every street and landmark
• Discover the history of Beijing from ancient capitals to a modern metropolis
• Admire architecture of the Forbidden City, with its red walls and yellow tiles

Description

Begin your journey at the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall, a 4A-level urban planning museum covering 16,000 m² across four floors. Discover a 1:750 scale model of Beijing, showcasing every street and landmark. Explore the history of Beijing, from ancient capitals to a modern metropolis, with photos, artifacts, and multimedia shows. Learn about future visions for the city, including plans for greening, transportation, and infrastructure, with a focus on Olympic venues and new urban districts. Engage with interactive exhibits, including 3D films and touchscreens (English available on request), that bring Beijing’s evolution to life. Next, head to the Forbidden City, the imperial heart of China. Built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the world’s largest preserved wooden palace complex. Explore the 720,000 m² complex with 9,999.5 rooms, 10m-high walls, and a 52m-wide moat. Walk along the central axis, the core of imperial power, with two main sections: the Outer Court, featuring the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian, China’s largest wooden hall), Hall of Central Harmony, and Hall of Preserving Harmony; and the Inner Court, home to the Emperor’s and Empress’s quarters, including the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union, and Palace of Earthly Tranquility. Admire the iconic red walls and yellow glazed tiles (imperial colors), intricate wood carvings, and symmetrical design reflecting ancient Chinese cosmology. Discover millions of artifacts, including paintings, ceramics, jade, and royal jewelry, showcasing 500 years of imperial history.

Includes

Entry to Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall Entry to the Forbidden City Access to all exhibits and models Access to multimedia shows

Excludes

Guided tour Transportation to the locations

Important Information

• Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall is closed on Mondays Last entry to Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall is at 16:00 The Forbidden City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site The Forbidden City is the world's largest preserved wooden palace complex

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund