寿皇殿 (Shouhuang Hall) was one of the sites for the royal family's ancestral worship rites. This is also one of the buildings on the Beijing Central Axis, and compared to other buildings on the axis, this site probably sees far fewer visitors in comparison. Unlike many other locations in Beijing, where one needs to pay a separate fee to enter into the historical buildings, this hall is included in the 2 RMB entrance fee of the...
Read moreShou Huang Dian is tucked within Jing Shan Park. Unlike the crowded Forbidden Palace, this area was serene and quiet, and one is able to admire the architecture and explore in peace. The ticket to the park covers the entrance for this area.
Within the building is a remembrance altar to past Qing emperors. There are also exhibitions regarding the ceremonial events. Would highly recommend...
Read moreThe season of peony flower is not recommended timing to visit. Much more people x5 of ticket prize Flowers are dying that people always touch it when they are taking photos I think it’s not worth to go at that time. I will recommend a weekday afternoon, there won’t be too much people, you can make your photo shoot easily! And see...
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