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The secret of the Forbidden City: What is hidden behind the plaque of "Zhengda Guangming"?

Must-see routes Check in along the central axis: Meridian Gate → Hall of Supreme Harmony (Golden Throne Hall) → Palace of Heavenly Purity → Palace of Earthly Tranquility → Imperial Garden, feel the aura of the emperor! Hidden ways to play along the eastern line: Clock and Watch Museum (mechanical performance at 10:00/14:00) → Treasure House (Phoenix Crown must-see) → Crystal Palace ruins of the East Six Palaces, Yanxi Palace Western Art Line: Wuying Hall Ceramics Exhibition → Cining Palace Sculpture Exhibition → Shoukang Palace Original Exhibition (the real mansion of Qianlong’s mother) Time-saving tips ①Open at 8:30 and head straight to the Meridian Gate to avoid the tour groups ②Grab the ticket on the official website 7 days in advance (60 yuan), bring your mainland China ID card!③The least people are on Wednesday afternoon, and a separate reservation is required for Friday night shows Film output position 1. Take a panoramic photo at Wanchun Pavilion in Jingshan (best light 1 hour before the park closes) 2. Red walls and bamboo shadows on both sides of Xiehe Gate 3. Light and shadow of the glass windows of the Imperial Garden Zaozao Hall Trivia Easter Egg ·The Hall of Supreme Harmony has 10 ridge beasts, the only one in the country·A secret decree was hidden behind the plaque "Zhengda Guangming" in the Palace of Heavenly Purity·The Forbidden City cat employees often appear near the Treasure House Note: Closed on Mondays! Clearance starts at 16:10. You can check in at the Corner Tower Coffee when you exit Shenwu Gate~
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