Hall of Preserving Harmony, A Pinnacle of Imperial Majesty and Harmony

4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum

Baohe Hall is the rear hall of the three main halls

Introduction

In 1420, one of the three major palaces in the Outer Court of the Forbidden City, Baohe Palace, was built. The palace is paved with golden bricks and has a splendid dragon throne with carved lacquer and gold. Golden dragons and seals are painted on the eaves, and the ceiling is made of lacquer and gold dragons. The decoration and furnishings are mainly in red, making it appear luxurious and grand. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the use of Baohe Palace was different. Ming emperors often changed clothes here, while Qing emperors held family banquets and palace exams on New Year's Eve and the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

Address

4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng District, Beijing, inside the Palace Museum

Opening hours

Peak season: April 1st - October 31st. Opening hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:10 p.m., with ticket sales stopping at 4:00 p.m. and clearing at 5:00 p.m. Off-season: November 1st - March 31st of the following year. Opening hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:40 p.m., with ticket sales stopping at 3:30 p.m. and clearing at 4:30 p.m. Except for statutory holidays and summer vacation (from July 1st to August 31st), the museum is closed all day on Mondays.

Transportation

Bus: Take buses 1, 2, 10, 20, 82, 120, 52, 126, 99, 203, 205, 210, Z1, or Z2 to get off at "Tiananmen East" and then walk about 900 meters to reach the Meridian Gate. Alternatively, take buses 1, 5, 10, 22, 37, 52, 205, or 99 to get off at "Tiananmen West" and then walk about 1000 meters to enter through the Meridian Gate. Subway: Take Line 1 and get off at "Tiananmen East" station, then walk about 900 meters to enter the Forbidden City through the Meridian Gate.

Phone 010-85007421