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.
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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)
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 Forbidden City entrance ticket+treasures gallery. Show your passport access between 12:00pm to 3:00pm. (No guide)
All visitors' names & numbers : This is Forbidden City entrance ticket+treasures gallery. Show your passport access between 8:30am to 12:00pm.(No guide)
673 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
grahambruce M,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
It was pouring down so that didn't help but I was expecting more. Lots of pavillions but mostly locked up and to be honest once you've seen the outside of one pavilion you've seen them all
Priscilla C,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
Forbidden Palace and its expansive grounds are an absolutely brilliant piece of history that will take you back in time! If you enjoy museum treasures like jewelry, decorative jade pieces, gold and silver, then the add on for the Treasury is a must! We did the tour without a guide but had done our own research ahead of time and did not feel like we missed out on anything important. And having the freedom to go at our own pace was such a gift. Surprisingly quite wheelchair accessible as well. Definitely recommend!
Jan O,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
The sound system was of such a quality that we could not hear the guide. The guide was not telling us about the forbidden city but rather quizzing us about number of pillars and number of rooms.
Josh D,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
Lily was a great guide. It was a long tour to be able to see a lot of the Forbidden City and Lily lead it in a friendly and easy going way with lots of interesting stories of its past.
Raymond M,
Apr 29, 2025
- Viator
Great experience. Really enjoyed our visit. Our guide, Linda Shi was very informative and helpful. Would highly recommend her.
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