Forbidden City Ticket Booking | 1 hour to 4 hours

3 Reviews | Beijing
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Morning entrance ticket
2 Adults x $9.80
$19.60
Approx Total
$19.60
Access between 8:00am-12:00pm: Present your passport to enter from South Gate(Meridian Gate). Take taxi to East gate then walk around 10 min to South Gate.
Entrance+Treasures gallery
2 Adults x $15.00
$30.00
Approx Total
$30.00
Access between 12:00pm-15:30pm: Present your passport to enter from South Gate(Meridian Gate). Take taxi to East gate then walk around 10 min to South Gate.
Ticket+Tour guide
2 Adults x $35.00
$70.00
Approx Total
$70.00
Group tour: English speaking tour guide+ticket. Meet infront of Kapok Hotel （东华门木棉花酒店)，ADD: No.16th. Donghuamen road, Dongcheng district
Afternoon entrance ticket
2 Adults x $9.80
$19.60
Approx Total
$19.60
Access between 12:00pm-15:30pm: Present your passport to enter from South Gate(Meridian Gate). Take taxi to East gate then walk around 10 min to South Gate.
Entrance+Treasure gallery
2 Adults x $15.00
$30.00
Approx Total
$30.00
Access between 8:30am-12:00pm: Present your passport to enter from South Gate(Meridian Gate). Take taxi to East gate then walk around 10 min to South Gate.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Forbidden City entry ticket
  • Lunch

Overview

The Forbidden City is also known as Palace Museum, it was the imperial residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the center of political power in China for over 500 years from 1420 to 1924. The palace as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. The Forbidden City is arguably the most famous palace in all of Chinese history, and is the largest and best preserved royal palace complex still standing in the world. Due to the numbers of tourist restrictions in the Forbidden City every day, a very limited ticket available daily and can be booked on the app 7 days in advance. Most of the time, tickets to the Forbidden City are hard to buy. Through our booking service, we can save you time and energy.

Meeting points

Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, , Beijing, China, CN, 100006

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 1. Easy to book, provided with the correct passport name and passport number.
  • 2. Upon receiving a ticket confirmation letter from the local supplier, you only need to present your passport to enter through security checks to the Forbidden City.
  • 3. Explore the Forbidden City at your own pace. You can freely choose to travel in the morning or afternoon.

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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3.7

3 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-3 of 2 reviews with 5 stars

Great experience

Published on Feb, 2025

Great experience with Sofia during the forbidden city tour. She is very knowledgeable and kind. Explained every detail of all dynasties.

Highly Recommend

Published on Jan, 2025

Highly recommend if you are in Beijing. A must place to visit. Sofia has been a really good guide and she will help you understand the palace better.

Great experience

Published on Oct, 2024

Angela is a good tour guide and very knowledgeable. Made all of us understand the history of the forbidden city. We recommend everyone to book this tour

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