Mobile ticket
Get your direct entry Forbidden City admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip. Discover the secrets that have been hidden since Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty (1420 to 1912). This city was constructed from 1406 to 1420. The city consists of 980 buildings! Have fun spending the day looking at priceless Chinese artifacts.
Please note:
• Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
• This ticket product offers you direct entry to Forbidden City with your Passport
• This is Forbidden City ticket not including Tiananmen Square reservation, you can just take a taxi to East gate or West Gate of Forbidden City and walk to the Main entrace South Gate (Meridian Gate 午门) to enter to Forbidden City directly. No need pass through Tiananmen Square.
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for direct entry. (not for Chinese tourist)
Please ensure all travelers' passport number and full name (must match your passport) is provided and accurate upon booking. Otherwise, you won't be able to access to the attraction
Chinese tourists( including Taiwan and Hongkong ) must book over 8 days in advance.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If children's height over 1.2 meters (3'9"), please purchase Youth Ticket upon booking (under 1.2 meters is free to join) Please ensure you follow this restriction upon booking. Don't be risky as Forbidden City will not let your kids in for free if the height is over 1.2 meters.
This is only pre-booking service, if we get the ticket then the comfirmation letter will received 7 days in advance.
The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Admission ticket
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
After booking with your passport name and number (for all participants), you can access to the Forbidden City directly through the security check and by showing your passport at the main entrance, Meridian Gate. Forbidden City Schedule: • Peak Season: April 1st to October 31st (Tuesday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 16:00 • Summer Vacation: July to August (Monday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 16:00 • Slow Season: November 1st to March 31st (Tuesday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 15:30 Please note: • This is pre booking service, the comfirmation will send 7 days before the tour date. • Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking • This ticket product offers you direct entry to Forbidden City with your Passport
Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
Pass by Meridian Gate (Wu Men) is the main gate and the south gate of the Forbidden City. As the greatest of the gates, it is also the highest building of the Forbidden City.
No Guide Include
Meeting point:: Scan passports to enter the Forbidden City from Meridian Gate. No meeting point, find your own way to get there.
Enter between 11:00a.m-3:00p.m: Provide all the visitor's passport name and numbers . This is Forbidden City entrance ticket+treasures gallery ticket.
No Guide Include
Meeting point: Scan passports to enter the Forbidden City from Meridian Gate. No meeting point, find your own way to get there.
Enter between 8:30a.m-12:00p.m: Provide all the visitor's passport name an numbers to book this ticket. This is Forbidden City entrance ticket.
For Chinese(HK,Taiwan tourist): Meeting point: Meet infront of Kapok Hotel (东华门木棉花酒店),Address: No.16th. Donghuamen road, Dongcheng district.
No Guide Include
Meeting point:: Scan passports to enter the Forbidden City from Meridian Gate. No meeting point, find your own way to get there.
Enter between 8:30am-12:00pm: Provide all the visitor's passport name and numbers. This is Forbidden City entrance ticket+treasures gallery ticket.
No Guide Include
Meeting point: Scan passports to enter the Forbidden City from Meridian Gate. No meeting point, find your own way to get there.
Enter between 11:00a.m-3:00p.m: Provide all the visitor's passport name an numbers to book this ticket. This is Forbidden City entrance ticket.
Meeting point: : Meet infront of Kapok Hotel (东华门木棉花酒店),Address: No.16th. Donghuamen road, Dongcheng district.
Available for foreigners:: English speaking tour guide, Only applicable to tourists holding foreign passports.
1,007 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hilary T,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
Very good. Crowds at the main gate looked insane! We entered through the West entrance and walked straight in with no queues at all.
Ken Y,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
Marco was our guide and spoke very good English. He was patient and friendly. He gave interesting and enlightening snippets of the history, the Ming and Ching emperors, and life in the Forbidden City. We enjoyed his insights into the various palaces and artifacts. He gave ample time to rest because of the hot weather. Overall, it was an awesome enjoyable tour soaking up ancient history of Beijing’s Forbidden City thanks to Marco’s knowledge.
Alessandro A,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
Unique and fantastic place, almost unreal. The directions given were precise and helpful. Everything is perfect.
Felix S,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
Sofia was our tour guide on the day. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Wonderful tour and recommended.
Thomas S,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
Everything worked out top Thanks no problems forbidden city is of course a must in Beijing . Audio Guide available
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