Beijing Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Admission Tickets

Overview

Mobile ticket

Plan your Beijing visit with flexible ticket options for two of the city’s top landmarks.

Choose from three ticket types:

Forbidden City Ticket–Skip the hassle and secure your reservation in advance for China’s most famous imperial palace(Does not include Tiananmen Square)

Tiananmen Square Entry–Visit the world’s largest public square, a symbol of modern China( Does not include the Forbidden City--requires a security check and queuing. If this is inconvenient, please skip this option).

Forbidden City+Tiananmen–See both sites in one day with one convenient booking.

Each option is sold separately. Please select your preferred ticket type before booking.

Why Book With Us:

Official tickets with guaranteed entry

Flexible options to match your travel plans

No paper or QR code needed—enter directly with your passport

Important Notes:

** The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays.

** If “Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket only” shows on your date, it means the Forbidden City tickets are sold out.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Forbidden City (The Palace Museum, Beijing) Step inside Beijing’s world-famous Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, once home to 24 emperors. With your entry ticket, you can skip the lines and explore grand courtyards, golden-roofed halls, and hidden gardens while uncovering centuries of imperial history.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

Tiananmen Square Visit Tiananmen Square, Beijing’s most iconic landmark and the world’s largest public square. With your reserved admission, experience the atmosphere of this historic site and admire surrounding monuments such as the National Museum, the Great Hall of the People, and the Monument to the People’s Heroes.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

WhatsApp/WeChat/email is required—Tiananmen Square reservation details will be sent via one of these

Admission ticket(s) based on the option you selected (Forbidden City / Tiananmen Square / Combo).

This is a combo product. Purchasing a ticket for one site does not include entry to the other.

NOT accessible for Chinese passport/ID

Important: If you cannot provide a valid WhatsApp, WeChat, or email, please do not book this ticket.

Basic English required. Please don’t book if you can’t read or communicate in English.

Meeting points

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing China

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options

Forbidden City Ticket Only

Tiananmen Square not included: Enjoy hassle-free entry with Forbidden City admission tickets.

Forbidden City+T-Square

One booking for two attraction: Note: Entry to Tiananmen Square requires a security check and queuing. If this is inconvenient, please skip this option.

T-Square Reservation Service

Forbidden City not included: Note: Entry to Tiananmen Square requires a security check and queuing. If this is inconvenient, please skip this option.

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The organiser was...
YANNICK W,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The organiser was extremely helpful in answering questions and helping with directions. I had a very good experience
Tour
703tadiwanashec,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good tour our guide was very informative and attentive he was also very good with getting things we needed quickly.
Really easy process was...
Denis S,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Really easy process was able to change booking time for me. Very fascinating to see the square and walk around the grounds.
Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City
Fearless01658941766,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Easily accessible and queues tolerable. Phenomenal experience. Recommend to purchase tickets in advance though otherwise no entry. Valuable experience
It's very nice and you...
Leonhard H,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It's very nice and you can still go in after the official times if you don't make Tiananmen Square by 12:00
Great Experience
Clinton K,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jimmy was a great tour guide, he gave us good recommendations and made the journey simple and stress free. Included hotel pick up and drop off and guided us straight to the wall with details along the way but still gave us freedom to explore at our leisure. Highly recommend
Wiii chinaaa
Edgar N,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great super easy and fast attention 🙏🙂🙂, in any doubt I responded quickly and in a timely manner
Unforgettable Experience
piotrv600,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Walking through the Forbidden City was breathtaking. The history, architecture, and atmosphere made it truly special.
Its a mixed feeling. ...
DaiDee P,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Its a mixed feeling. Abit disappointed how the queuing system was managed at Tiananmen square. Waited 2+hours to get in. That said, after getting in.. it was 'WOW'. a shout out to Larry who helped with my 101 questions thru out!!!