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based on 987 reviewsOpen today at 08:30-17:00(Tickets available until 16:00; admission ends at 16:10)
Recommended sightseeing time:15-30 minutes
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4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng Qu, China, 100009Map
Phone010-85007421, 010-85007938, 010-85007519
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There are several tea sets on the afternoon "tea" cultural special exhibition, which shows that at that time, people tasted tea and drank tea more, the use of tea sets is comprehensive, and the tea table is also exquisite, especially tasteful.
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The Meridian Gate is a gate on the south side of the Forbidden City, as well as the main entrance of the palace complex. Built in the 18th year of the Ming Emperor Yongle, it has a history dating back hundreds of years. This gate is located on the Forbidden City's north-south axis. At noon, the sun sits directly above the gate. In ancient times, the north and south were called meridian positions. Therefore, it is called the Meridian Gate (or sometimes, the "Noon Gate"). Gates ahead of it include Tiananmen Gate (the main gate of the Imperial City) and Daqing Gate. The gate immediately after it is Taihe, or the Gate of Supreme Harmony. To the east, west, and north, it is surrounded by magnificent walls and towers. Positioned proudly in the middle, the Meridian Gate stands like a tall mountain towering over three shorter peaks. In ancient times it was also known as the Five Phoenix Tower.
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There are several tea sets on the afternoon "tea" cultural special exhibition, which shows that at that time, people tasted tea and drank tea more, the use of tea sets is comprehensive, and the tea table is also exquisite, especially tasteful.
Tea·World Tea Culture Special Exhibition is on display in the afternoon gate exhibition hall of the Palace Museum. This exhibition is hosted by the Palace Museum and brings together representative collections of 30 archaeological and cultural museum institutions at home and abroad. The total number of exhibits reaches 555 pieces (groups), with distinctive themes and grand scale, and displays through history in three-dimensionally. The Chinese tea civilization that connects the region and integrates the ethnicity.
The gate of the historic palace is actually a museum with a variety of exhibitions. It is worth studying and watching carefully. There is no need to rush into the West Sixth Palace and the East Sixth Palace. In fact, you can see a lot at the noon gate. 'I went there just in time, Tibetan Buddhism exhibition. Very beautiful.
The imperial city story guide Yue work is serious and responsible, the explanation is funny and vivid, the explanation is all the way, the view is all the way, and the experience is very good.
It’s a bit cold today, but it’s good. It should be spring, summer, autumn and winter.
The story of the imperial city is rich in knowledge and professionalism.
Today, the Forbidden City tour guide "Yu Bachelor Sugar Hulu" is very good, I highly recommend it to everyone, the explanation is detailed and serious, and many small details in the Forbidden City are also introduced very clearly. Each person also sent a headset, and there was no promotion throughout the whole process. Today, the Forbidden City is exposed to the sun, and will take us to find a cool place, taking into account the mood of tourists.
Explain in detail, warm service, learned a lot of knowledge! Very good, the tour guide worked hard! Make an appointment next time! Thanks to the ancient poem of Huangcheng Yang