Beijing - The Palace Museum

The Palace Museum is a breathtaking attraction that I would certainly recommend taking the time to see. I took a taxi from downtown Beijing but it’s also possible to get the metro. I would recommend going as early as possible! I travelled in the Chinese New Year holiday and didn’t arrived until lunchtime and it was very busy. The security queue took about an hour and then there were several more queues to check tickets before being admitted. Due to the sheer size of the palace, the crowds weren’t too disruptive once entered. You cannot get tickets on the day. You have to prebook them. I booked a week in advance using the mini programme on Wechat but I’m sure there are tour places available to help people book without using Wechat. I would recommend booking as early as possible if you are visiting on the weekend or a National holiday. It’s easy to spend the entire afternoon/morning here. It’s a labyrinth of beautiful temples and museums. There are small restaurants and gift shops on site. It’s also easy to visit Tianmen Square and Jingshan park as they are opposite (opposing ends) the attraction. #newyearadventure #china#beijing#palace#museum#history #