BEIJING · MUSEUM01
Palace Museum
Forbidden City
Tue–Sun, 08:30–17:00 (Apr–Oct); 08:30–16:30 (Nov–Mar). Last entry 16:00 / 15:30. Usually closed Mondays, with holiday exceptions.
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Palace Museum
BEIJING · PARK02
Temple of Heaven
Park grounds
Daily, 06:00–22:00 (Apr–Oct); 06:30–22:00 (Nov–Mar). Last entry 21:00. The heritage buildings have different hours.
Official city guide ↗BEIJING · HERITAGE03
Temple of Heaven
Heritage buildings
Tue–Sun, 08:00–18:00 (Apr–Oct); 08:00–17:00 (Nov–Mar). Last entry 17:30 / 16:30. Usually closed Mondays, even when the park is open.
Official city guide ↗SHANGHAI · MUSEUM04
Shanghai Museum
People's Square
Tue–Sun, 09:00–17:00. Last entry 15:00. Usually closed Mondays. Advance booking is required for the current special exhibition; evening sessions vary.
Official visitor information ↗SHANGHAI · MUSEUM05
Shanghai Museum
East
Wed–Mon, 10:00–18:00. Last entry 17:00. Usually closed Tuesdays. General admission does not require a reservation; some interactive galleries do.
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