·Taihe Gate is the main entrance to the palace outside the Forbidden City. It was built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. It is the highest-standard gate in ancient my country and one of the five gates of the Emperor.
·Situated on a white marble base, the pair of bronze lions on the left and right in front of the door were cast in the Ming Dynasty. They are also the largest pair of bronze lions in the Forbidden City.
· Inside the gate is the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Both the Ming and Qing dynasties had the system of “imperial gate listening to government affairs”. The emperor had to accept the worship of ministers and handle political affairs in front of the Gate of Supreme Harmony.
·Between Taihe Gate and Meridian Gate is Taihe Gate Square. The inner Jinshui River flows from west to east, echoing the Jingshan Mountain behind, giving the royal family an excellent Feng Shui with mountains behind and water on the side.
Telephone
010-85007421
Reference when using
1-3 hours
transportation
Bus: Take bus No. 1, 2, 10, 20, 82, 120, 37, 52, 126, 99, 203, 205, 210, 728, Special No. 1, Special No. 2 and get off at “Tian’anmen East” station Walk about 900 meters to the Meridian Gate. Take bus No. 1, 5, 10, 22, 37, 52, 205, 99, or 728 and get off at “Tiananmen West”, then walk about 1,000 meters to enter from the Meridian Gate.
Metro: Take Metro Line 1 and get off at “Tiananmen East” station, walk about 900 meters, and you can enter the Forbidden City from the Meridian Gate.
Tickets
Please consult the scenic spot for specific details.
Opening hours
08:30-17:00 (November 1st - March 31st of the following year, Tuesday - Sunday)
08:30-16:30 (April 01-October 31, Tuesday-Sunday)
Not open to the public (all year round)
(January 1st - December 31st Monday)
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