·Located at the northern end of the central axis of the Forbidden City, it covers an area of ​​more than 12,000 square meters. It was first built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty and was named “Gonghouyuan”. It was renamed “Imperial Garden” from the Yongzheng Dynasty of the Qing Dynasty.
·The buildings in the garden adopt a symmetrical layout along the central axis. Most of the buildings lean on the walls. There are only a few exquisitely shaped pavilions standing in the garden, and the space is wide.
·Cypress and locust trees are planted in the garden, along with potted plants, bronze statues, etc. to add vitality, forming an evergreen scenery all year round, highlighting the Han culture of the unity of nature and man.
·In early spring, the apricot trees next to the Chengrui Pavilion in the Imperial Garden gradually enter their peak flowering period.
Telephone
010-85007938;010-85007058
Reference when using
1-3 hours
transportation
Bus: Take No. 1, No. 2, No. 52, No. 120, Sightseeing Line 1, Sightseeing Line 2 and get off at “Tiananmen East” station, then walk about 900 meters to the Meridian Gate.
Tickets
Tickets for the Forbidden City: 40 RMB (November 1st - March 31st of the following year, Monday - Sunday)
Tickets for the Forbidden City: 60 RMB (April 1st - October 31st, Monday - Sunday)
tips:
The attractions are within the Forbidden City Scenic Area, and you need to purchase tickets for the Forbidden City.
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Opening hours
08:30-15:30 (Monday-Friday, Sunday, January 1st - December 31st) 08:30-17:00 (Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day) (1 January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday) 08:30-16:30 (New Year’s Day, Spring Festival) (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)