Forbidden City by nepalgoods
General informations: At Meridian Gate (the Gate, where you pass only after buying a ticket), visitors can rent an audio tape in lots of languages with a player, which introduces the history and architecture of the palace. The tape and player can be returned at the north gate of the Palace Museum. That is a nice and easy way to learn a bit about the palace, when you don't have a guided tour. Don't forget to visit the Jingshan (Coal Hill) Park, on the opposite of the palace's north gate, from where you can see the splendid layout of the palace. Opening time:8:00-16:00 (May-September); 8:30-15:30 (October-April); Entry ticket: 60 yuan/person (busy season), 40 yuan/person (slow season); Some of the museums have additional charges. Transport: --Subways: Line 1: get down at Tian'anmen East, Line 3: get down at Qianmen; --Buses: No. 1, 4, 5, 10, 20, 22, 52, 57, 802; It is within walking distance from Wangfujing, Xidan or Qianmen. Tel:(+86)10-65132255.
