Stunning Ancient Architecture Tour in Hutongs

🇨🇳 Beijing Walking Guide! Hidden Forbidden City Routes + Best Photo Spots Revealed! 🔥 Why Visit Travel 600 years back with golden roofs and red walls! Top Instagram spot in the Forbidden City 👑 📍 Transportation 🚇 Subway: Exit B at Tiananmen East Station (Line 1) 🚌 Bus: Take routes 1/2/52 to Tiananmen East Station 🎫 Ticket Info Peak season: ¥60 | Off-season: ¥40 (+¥10 for Treasure Gallery) 🌟 Itinerary 1️⃣ Shortcut Route Enter through E. Gate of Working People's Cultural Palace → Exit W. Gate for direct Forbidden City access! Saves 1 hour of sun exposure ☀️ 2️⃣ Scenic Photo Route Hall of Martial Valor → Palace of Compassion → Western Six Palaces → Imperial Garden 👉 Least crowded red walls at Hall of Martial Valor! Exquisite carvings at Palace of Compassion 📸 Must-Shoot Spots 1. Corner Tower night view (Outside Shenwu Gate) 2. Sundial at Palace of Heavenly Purity (Best light in afternoon) 🍜 Food Recommendations Forbidden City Icehouse Restaurant: Must-try mythical beast ice cream! Siji Minfu Roast Duck: Window seats with corner tower views ⚠️ Pro Tips • Closed Mondays! Book tickets 7 days in advance • Last entry at 16:00 (no forced exit) • Climb Jingshan Park after exiting Shenwu Gate for panoramic views