The Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
Imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties for 500 years, consisting of 980 buildings across 72 hectares with iconic yellow-glazed roof tiles.
Tip: Book tickets 7 days in advance at 20:00 Beijing time with your passport. Exit north and climb Jingshan Park for the bird's-eye view.
4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng, Beijing