Working People's Cultural Palace, formerly Taimiao (Imperial Ancestral Temple), is due east of Zhongshan Park. It was the Great Imperial Ancestral Temple for emperors, and located in the most auspicious location: The southeast quarter of the Forbidden City. Built during the early Ming, temple grounds are laid out with lovely paths lined with ancient trees and flowerbeds.
Address: East of Tian'anmen, Dongcheng District
Tel: +86 106525 2189
Open: 6 am-6:30 pm (November-March)
6 am-7:30 pm (April-October)
Admission: 2 yuan
Traffic: Bus No. 1, 2, 4 and 10 or Subway Line 1