The Palace Museum Map (2019 – 2015)
Planning your visit to Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City?
The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, is located in Beijing, China. It served as the imperial palace for Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912. Today, it houses over 1.8 million artifacts and is one of the most visited museums in the world.
The most up-to-date The Palace Museum Map makes exploring its vast grounds easier, from the Hall of Supreme Harmony to the lesser-known Treasure Gallery in the northeastern section. Don’t miss the Clock Gallery’s mechanical wonders tucked inside the Hall for Ancestral Worship.
With so much history behind every courtyard wall, this map helps you focus on the sights that matter most to you.
The Palace Museum Map 2019
The Palace Museum in Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City, provides a detailed map highlighting its major attractions, including the main halls, courtyards, gates, gardens, and exhibition areas. The map helps visitors navigate the vast complex of 980 buildings spread over 720,000 square meters, showing key sites such as the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Imperial Garden, and the main entrance gates. Official and high-resolution Palace Museum maps from 2019 are available through Beijing travel resources and museum guides.
Printable The Palace Museum Map PDF 2019
The Palace Museum Tour Map 2019
The Palace Museum Map 2015
FAQ
Is the Palace Museum the same as Forbidden City?
Yes, the Palace Museum is housed within the Forbidden City in Beijing. The Forbidden City was the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and since 1925, it has operated as the Palace Museum, displaying the imperial collections to the public.
Why is the Palace Museum famous?
The Palace Museum is famous for being the world’s largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures and for housing over 1.8 million artifacts from China’s imperial history. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most visited museums globally, offering insight into Chinese art, culture, and history across nearly 1,000 buildings.
Is the National Palace Museum free?
Admission to the National Palace Museum in Taipei is free for visitors aged 17 and under, seniors aged 65 and above, people with disabilities and one accompanying person, and certain other categories. Regular adult admission requires a ticket purchase.
What is the National Palace Museum famous for?
The National Palace Museum is famous for its vast collection of nearly 700,000 Chinese artifacts and artworks, many of which originated from the Beijing Palace Museum. It is renowned for masterpieces of Chinese painting, calligraphy, ceramics, jade, and rare books, making it one of the world’s top repositories of Chinese cultural treasures.
