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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

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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)

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‘s Included

Admission ticket

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing China

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

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

1 hour • Admission Included
2

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.

5 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Morning Entrance Ticket

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)

AM Entrance +Treasure gallery

All visitors' names & numbers : This is Forbidden City entrance ticket+treasures gallery. Show your passport access between 8:30am to12:00pm.(No guide)

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.

Afternoon Entrance Ticket

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)

PM Entrance +Treasure gallery

All visitors' names & numbers : This is Forbidden City entrance ticket+treasures gallery. Show your passport access between 12:00pm to 3:00pm. (No guide)

Ticket+Tour guide(Foreigner)

Available for foreigners: Meeting point: Meet infront of Kapok Hotel (东华门木棉花酒店),Address: No.16th. Donghuamen road, Dongcheng district.

AM Entrance+Treasure gallery

All visitors' names & numbers : This is Forbidden City entrance ticket+treasures gallery. Show your passport access between 8:30am to 12:00pm.(No guide)

Reviews

4.72

871 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • It was a bit difficult to...

    Anna T,

    Aug 8, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    It was a bit difficult to understand what the guide was saying, but nonetheless we had a great time and loved the experience.

  • You can'NO miss it

    MAGALI C,

    Aug 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I appreciate the information coming EN time and form. I had NO trouble getting in. A wonderful place. Thank you.

  • Forbidden city.

    Jose H,

    Jul 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Sofia took very good care of not only us but our whole group. She made sure that everyone had time take their pictures. Overall it was a great time thanks Sofia.

  • Forbidden city tour

    Jurica B,

    Jul 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a great experience with interesting stories from the tour guide about chinese history, we would recommend it to everyone

  • Very kind and...

    Joshua H,

    Jul 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very kind and knowledgeable tour guide. Good value, ticket admission included with the tour, and speedy entry. Fantastic experience, highly recommended!

From USD 9.98

4.72
871 reviews
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