WebForbidden City-The Palace Museum. 14,142 reviews. #4 of 1,662 things to do in Beijing. Speciality MuseumsArchitectural BuildingsHistory Museums. Closed now. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Write a review. About. Consisting of more than 9,000 rooms and spread over 250 acres, this huge palace complex was built in the 15th century and later extensively ...