https://ph.trip.com/moments/detail/beijing-1-136345302?locale=en-PH
joan_chongSingapore
levelIconTravel Expert

Golden Heritage🌟

Step Into Beijing’s Timeless Grandeur at Tiananmen Square & The Palace Museum 🇨🇳✨ Start your morning with the soul-stirring National Flag Raising Ceremony on Tiananmen Square—few moments let you soak in both patriotism and history like this! From there, stroll across the legendary square and immerse yourself in the heartbeat of China's heritage. Then, wander just steps away into the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), where centuries of imperial legacy come alive among sweeping halls and splendid courtyards. Your perfect route: Flag ceremony at sunrise (arrive before 5:30 AM for the best spots!), then walk north toward the Palace Museum main entrance at No. 4 Jingshanqian Street. Take your time exploring iconic must-see areas: the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Imperial Gardens, and the beautifully preserved walls. For unbeatable insta-worthy shots, snap the golden roof gleaming under the morning sun from the Meridian Gate and capture peaceful moments at the rear garden. Top tips: Book Palace Museum tickets online ahead to secure admission—closed every Monday! Visit on a weekday morning (avoid weekends and holidays for less crowd). Wear comfy shoes for lots of walking and don’t forget your passport; you’ll need it for entrance. Drinks and snacks are limited inside, so grab some water beforehand. A magical heritage journey that’ll leave you awe-inspired—Beijing’s heart and soul, all before lunch! #beijing #heritage #forbiddencity #tiananmensquare #historicadventure
Posted: Sep 26, 2025
2 review
suzie_morley7
suzie_morley7
??_brinBop
??_brinBop
Submit
0
Mentioned in this post
Attraction

The Palace Museum

4.8/5186088 reviews | Historic buildings
Beijing
2025 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
£6.34
Details
Show more
Related Trip Moments
Tiananmen Square

4 days in Timeless Beijing

Camilla S.
The Palace Museum

Beijing

Kristel Arianna
The Palace Museum

🏯 Forbidden City. A place that humbles you — and stays with you 🇨🇳✨

Anastasia_travels
The Palace Museum

🏯 Forbidden City – Stepping Into Imperial China

Crumpled Nomad
The Palace Museum

The greatest in Chinese history... The Forbidden City

หลงเลยเรา Lost the way
The Palace Museum

🏯 Forbidden City Beijing: Step Into Imperial Grandeur! 👑🇨🇳

Cross River
The Palace Museum

Walking in the Footsteps of Emperors: My Experience at the Forbidden City

Laura Vicens
The Palace Museum

🇨🇳 Forbidden City: Imperial Aura

je ne sais quoi
The Palace Museum

Review of a trip to the Forbidden City

UR TT
The Palace Museum

🇨🇳Beijing Forbidden City Day Tour

lsy97
The Palace Museum

พระราชวังต้องห้าม (Forbidden City)

NangBird Journey
The Palace Museum

Once forbidden, now yours to explore!🇨🇳

Mari’s Journey