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
The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Admission ticket
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All visitors' names & numbers : This is Forbidden City entrance ticket+treasures gallery. Show your passport access between 8:30am to 12:00pm.(No guide)
Group tour: Meeting point: Meet infront of Kapok Hotel (东华门木棉花酒店),Address: No.16th. Donghuamen road, Dongcheng district.
All visitors' names & numbers : This is Forbidden City entrance ticket+treasures gallery. Show your passport access between 8:30am to12:00pm.(No guide)
All visitors' names & numbers : This is the main entrance ticket to Forbidden City. Show your passport access between 8:30am to 12:00pm.(No guide)
All visitors' names & numbers : This is the main entrance ticket to Forbidden City. Show your passport access between 12:00pm to 15:30pm.(No guide)
All visitors' names & numbers : This is Forbidden City entrance ticket+treasures gallery. Show your passport access between 12:00pm to 3:00pm. (No guide)
Operated by Lily's Tour Company
425 reviews
amanda l,
Dec 15, 2024
I bought just the tickets without guide. The entry was smooth using just passports. As long as you entered your passport numbers correct, all should be smooth.
Yeoh T,
Dec 2, 2024
The tour agency that have helped me arranged for the tickets to the forbidden city is very efficient and reliable. My family enjoy it very much. We are really very tired after a long walk and stair climbing. Will not recommend those who are not fit to walk. It is definitely a great experience to visit this big city.
Jose B,
Dec 2, 2024
Linda explains to me everything about the Forbidden City, and after that, as she had no appointments went with me to a tea house. Fabulous experience both places! She’s the best!
janetlowe,
Nov 16, 2024
Kevin was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and helpful. Excellent use of the time available. Opportunity to use both cable cars to walk on both east and west aspects of the wall. Also a great lunch included.
Amiad P,
Nov 9, 2024
Amasing , facinating site, Linda is a great guide , very accurate, pleasant, and full of knoledge person