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Forbidden City

Built in the 15th century, Beijing’s Forbidden City is an impressive complex of courtyards, halls, pavilions and gardens, which was home to 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties. It now houses a vast collection of priceless relics, including paintings, ancient pottery and bronzes, and is one of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in Beijing.

Address: 
Tiananmen Square,
Beijing,
China
Telephone: 
(010) 8500 7421.
Website: 
www.dpm.org.cn
Opening times: 

Daily 0830-1700 (Apr-Oct); daily 0830-1630 (Nov-Mar).

Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
Yes

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