On July 19th 2023 , the multilingual website of the Forbidden City Palace Museum- Beijing, China, People’s Republic of Chinawas officially released at the Digital Cultural Tourism Development Forum of the 2023 China Internet Civilization Conference! The website covers five languages: English, French, Russian, Japanese, and Spanish, and will meet the needs of audiences with different languages.
“ Century of Guarding —From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum” will be officially open to the public on September 30th at the Meridian Gate Exhibition Hall. This exhibition uses 200 pieces (sets) of precious cultural relics to give a three-dimensional interpretation of the outstanding continuity, innovation, unity, inclusiveness, and peace of Chinese civilization, and comprehensively presents the development process of the Palace Museum from its infancy to its tortuous growth, from difficult steps to strides forward, and from exploration and exploration to keen innovation. Through the three chapters of “One Thread of Literature,” “A Century of Heritage,” and “A Thousand Atmospheres,” the exhibition restores this century-long journey belonging to the Forbidden City and presents the century-long answer sheet of Chinese civilization that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Visitors can purchase tickets to the Palace Museum through the “Palace Museum” WeChat applet and make a free reservation for the exhibition. There will be many visitors during the National Day holiday, so it is recommended that everyone properly arrange their visit to the museum and recommend visiting during off-peak hours. The exhibition will last until December 30, 2025.
The first and second courtyards of the Ningshou Palace Garden in the Forbidden City will be open to the public starting September 30th! Located in the northwest corner of the Ningshou Palace area (now the Treasure House), the Ningshou Palace Garden, also known as the “Qianlong Garden,” was built by Emperor Qianlong as his ideal residence for his later years. Within this newly opened area, visitors can admire numerous distinctive structures, including the Xishang Pavilion, inspired by the Lanting Gatherings; the Guhua Pavilion, named after an ancient catalpa tree; the towering Chenglu Terrace; and the profound Suichu Hall. Through meticulous conservation and restoration, these buildings have been revitalized. Wandering amidst the cascading hills and waterways and lush ancient trees, visitors will experience firsthand the aesthetic essence of classical Chinese gardens, characterized by “man-made yet seemingly created by nature,” and appreciate the remarkable achievements of 18th-century Chinese architecture, gardens, and arts and crafts.
At the same time, the themed exhibition ” Heavenly Craftsmanship — The History and Preservation of the Ningshou Palace Garden” will be on display in the garden’s Suichu Hall and the east and west side halls, systematically presenting the historical and cultural value of the Ningshou Palace Garden and the achievements of its preservation and restoration. The Ningshou Palace Garden is located within the Treasure House and can be visited by purchasing a Treasure House ticket .
Images and visuals are from – Forbidden City –Palace Museum Beijing- China –People’s Republic of China…..
