Treasure Gallery (Hall of Gems)

Pros & Cons

• Five-ton “Yu the Great” Jade Boulder: The largest jade carving in China, this 5,000kg green boulder from Hotan took a decade to create and depicts the legendary flood control hero guiding ancient laborers.
• Qianlong’s 16-Piece Golden Chime Set: Weighing 460kg, these pure gold bells were once played for the emperor’s most sacred rituals, producing a tone of pure power.
• Golden Hair Pagoda & “Jin Ou Yong Gu” Cup: One contains a lock of the Qianlong Emperor's mother’s hair; the other was the emperor’s personal New Year’s wine cup, symbolizing the dynasty’s eternal stability.
• Qianlong Garden (Included): Your ticket covers this private “secret garden” of four courtyards, with intricate architecture, rockeries, and the only surviving golden-roofed wooden pavilion in the Forbidden City.

• Mandatory Advanced Booking: Tickets are not sold on site. You must reserve your entry online via the official “Palace Museum” WeChat mini-program or website up to 7 days in advance.
• Separate from Main Ticket: The ¥10 is an add-on to your main Palace Museum entry fee (¥40-60). Both must be booked together for the same day.
• Monday Closures: The entire Palace Museum is closed on Mondays (except national holidays), including the Treasure Gallery and Qianlong Garden.
• Strictly One-Way Route: Entry is through Huangji Gate. The walkthrough is a one-way route ending at Zhenfei Well. No backtracking is permitted, so pace yourself.