Imperial Garden of the Forbidden City｜The royal secret place under the red walls and golden tiles🌸

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Travel through time and space to explore the Imperial Garden of the Forbidden City | The royal secrets under the red walls and golden tiles🌸 Family members! The Imperial Garden of the Forbidden City, a must-visit when visiting Beijing, hides the romance and elegance of the royal families of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is not only the first of the three major gardens of the Forbidden City, but also a "royal emerald" that has spanned 600 years! Take this super detailed guide and immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient style~ Traffic Guide 🚇 • Subway: the most convenient! Take Metro Line 1 to Tiananmen East Station, Exit C, walk through Tiananmen Square and Meridian Gate to enter the park; or take Metro Line 2 to Qianmen Station, Exit B, and walk about 15 minutes. • Bus: Take bus No. 1, No. 52 or other routes to Tiananmen East Station. Just follow the crowd after getting off. • Note: There is no parking lot in the Forbidden City. Self-driving parties are advised to park their cars in nearby shopping malls to avoid trouble! Must-visit attractions📸 • Qin'an Hall: the center of the Imperial Garden! The mysterious temple dedicated to Xuantian God has ancient and vigorous cypresses in front of the temple and blue glazed tiles that look super photogenic in the sun! 📷 • Duixiu Mountain: the highest point in the park! The Royal View Pavilion on the top of the mountain is a great location to overlook the entire garden, with red walls, golden tiles and green trees, and an ancient style blockbuster can be easily captured~🌳 • Jiangxuexuan: Kangxi’s favorite flower-viewing spot! The 5 crabapple trees in front of the temple are in full bloom, like snowfall. Now it is a cultural and creative coffee shop. It is very pleasant to drink a cup of "Forbidden City Special" ☕ • Wanchun Pavilion & Qianqiu Pavilion: The symmetrical twin pavilions are breathtakingly beautiful! The yellow tiles, double eaves, and colorful carvings make it look like something out of an ancient painting from every angle. Visiting Tips💡 • Tickets: Make a reservation at the “National Palace Museum” 7 days in advance! 60 yuan/person in peak season, half price for students, no tickets sold on site! 🎫 • Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 (admission stops at 16:10). It is recommended to enter the park in the morning when there are fewer people and the lighting is better! • Photography tips: Wear light-colored ancient-style clothing for better photos! Using flower windows, red walls, and Taihu stones as the foreground, any photo you take will be a blockbuster~ • Guide to avoid pitfalls: The Imperial Garden is in the second half of the Forbidden City. It is recommended to visit the central axis first, otherwise you may easily break your legs! 🚶♀️ Wandering around the Imperial Garden, you’ll see hundreds of years old bluestone slabs under your feet and carved beams and painted buildings above your head. Every ancient tree is telling a story of history. Whether you’re taking photos or just meditating, this place will take you back to the Forbidden City in an instant! Next time you come to the Forbidden City, don’t miss this "Royal Secret Realm"~🌟