Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Overview
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.
Additional Info
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, Chinese tourist must buy the ticket by ID card information)
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian)
Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian) also called 'Hall of Golden Throne', is the grandest hall in the palace and the largest wooden structure in China.
What‘s Included
Admission ticket
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting points
The Palace Museum
No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Beijing China
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
AM Entrance +Treasure gallery
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.
PM Entrance +Treasure gallery
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.
Morning Entrance 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.
Ticket+guide(Chinese tourist)
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.
Ticket+Tour guide(Foreigner)
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.
Afternoon Entrance 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.
Reviews
1,282 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking
xh0u ,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booking Channel:Only via the official WeChat mini-program Palace Museum. No on-site ticket sales, and no third-party platforms are authorized. Ticket Release Time:Tickets available at 20:00, 7 days before the visit date. Same-day tickets are not sold. Closed on Mondays (except public holidays). Admission Fees:Peak season (April–October): 60 yuan; Off-season (November–March): 40 yuan.The Gallery of Treasures and the Gallery of Clocks each cost an extra 10 yuan; booking them together is recommended. Real-Name Policy:Mainland visitors use ID cards; foreign, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan visitors use passports or permits.One ticket per person per day, non-changeable and non-transferable. Time Slots:Morning slot: enter before 12:00; Afternoon slot: enter after 11:00. Tickets become invalid if late. Entry & Refund:Only the Meridian Gate (South Gate) is for entry. Tickets are checked with the original ID/passport.Unused tickets can be refunded for free before 24:00 one day prior to the visit. Refunds after 20:00 on the visit day count as a no-show; no refunds after that time. Tips for Getting Tickets:Fill in visitor information in advance. Book promptly at 20:00. During peak season, check for returned tickets within 1 hour of release.
Stop over
Willygokumanu,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00During the stop over we arranged a private guided tour for beijing. Beautiful city and very kind and helpful guide. Took us to eat at a typical restaurant for Hot pot. It's delicious. Very satisfied
Forbidden city tour
657dannyn,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sophia was great. Took us around and was very knowledgeable.
Sofía was great! She was...
Luke R,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sofía was great! She was very informative and make the experience and enjoyable one. Would definitely go again
Greta guide
Adne I,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Summer was great! And we had a good tour at the forbidden city and learned a lot about the history.
Very nice guide Summer
Alvar H,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide summer showed us the forbidden city and we learned a lot of cool and interesting stuff about history
great company and knowledge
maxwU1649QC,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and very knowledgable, thank you
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Tour of the Forbidden City with Summer
Aadne,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Tour of the Forbidden City with Summer We had the absolute pleasure of visiting the Forbidden City today with our guide, Summer, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Summer was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and engaging. She brought the history of the Forbidden City to life with fascinating stories, detailed explanations, and insights we would never have discovered on our own. Her English was excellent, and she explained everything clearly and enthusiastically. She was also very attentive to our pace, answered all of our questions patiently, and made sure we had the best possible experience throughout the tour. It truly felt personalized and thoughtful. We highly recommend asking for Summer if you are visiting the Forbidden City — she made an already amazing place even more unforgettable. Thank you, Summer, for a fantastic day!
A great tour with a lovely guide
jlG4131KH,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Summer was a fantastic tour guide. She was really knowledgeable and told stories of the Forbidden City in an interesting and accessible way. Highly recommended.
Amazing experience
Q50YCandreeas,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! Summer is a gifted and warm tourist guide, with great communication skills. It was such a positive experience to visit the Forbidden City under her guidance.
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