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
Forbidden City group tour
Ticket+Tour guide(Foreigner): For foreign guests only. English-speaking tour guide + entrance ticket. Only available for tourists with foreign passports. Meeting point: Meet infront of Kapok Hotel （东华门木棉花酒店)，Address: No.16th. Donghuamen road, Dongcheng district. Duration: 3 hours Note: : Visitors from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are only accepted for bookings of 8 days in advance or longer.
Main Gate Ticket
Morning/Afternoon timed ticket: 【8:30 slot: Morning ticket, entry 8:30 A.M –12:00 P.M】// 【11:00 slot: Afternoon ticket, entry 11:10 A.M–15:00 P.M】 No guide included: No meeting point, please scan your passport to enter the Forbidden City at the Meridian Gate. Please make your own way there. Note: Please provide all visitors’ full names and passport numbers to book it, and your passports will serve as your entry ticket.
Main Gate +Treasure Gallery
Morning/Afternoon timed ticket: 【8:30 slot: Morning ticket, entry 8:30 A.M–12:00 P.M】// 【11:00 slot: Afternoon ticket, entry 11:10 A.M–15:00 p.M】 No guide included: No meeting point, please scan your passport to enter the Forbidden City at the Meridian Gate. Please make your own way there. Note: Please provide all visitors’ full names and passport numbers to book it, and your passports will serve as your entry ticket.
Reviews
1,429 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great afternoon
Tina V,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jade was a very informative and attentive guide. Thoroughly enjoyed her company and the experience! Thank you
Interesting tour of the Forbidden City….
Ian G,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good communication the day before the tour, and good advice to grab an umbrella before the tour. Sofia provided a well-paced tour of the Forbidden City, providing information about each of the main sites, and answering all the questions we asked. Good fun. Many thanks.
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685aidanam,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was conducted by guide Sofia, everything is very accessible and interesting explained. The four of us, we all really enjoyed it! Thank you so much Sofia for the tour in the Forbidden City 😍
Forbidden city tour
728freekj,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with our guide Sofia!
Forbidden City Tour
sakinahh2026,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Completed the tour with Sofia. Very engaging and knowledgeable about the place. The explanation was clear. Recommended! Thank you Sofia
Fantastic Forbidden City Tour with an Amazing Guide
andrewpX9418TO,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of the Forbidden City was fantastic, largely thanks to our guide, Michael. He was personable, funny, and extremely knowledgeable, bringing the history to life in a really engaging way. He made navigating such a massive, complex site feel easy and memorable. Highly recommend!
great experience
958felixx,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco was really knowledgeable and entertaining, highly recommended!
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Camper41643271216,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sophia group is lovely.the company have the ticket for you. I recommend to select this tour.
Forbidden city with Marco
311sebn,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice visit with Marco 👌
Super insightful tour
danial hkm,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco was a great tour guide who is knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the Forbidden City making the tour super insightful. Thanks for a superb tour.
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