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.
Forbidden City & Great Wall
Duration: 11 hours
Mini group day tour: Visit the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall.
Meet at Grand Hotel Beijing. Meeting time: around 7:40 am
Please arrive 5 minutes early: Subway: Line 1/8 Wangfujing Station Exit: C(Southwest) Walk: 3 mins west
By Taxi: 35 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District
Included: Entrance tickets, lunch, tour guide, driver, round-trip Great Wall cable car or togoggan.
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
1,363 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour guide Marco
Safari39560955579,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For our tour, we had Marco as our tour guide. He gave us a lot of history about the forbidden city and it was very informative. He even gave us suggestions for things we should do outside of the forbidden city and sights to see! 10/10
Marco is the Best
Margaret H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00we loved marco!!!! He was so sweet helpful friendly and nice to have as our guide
Sofia was our tour guide....
Mano C,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sofia was our tour guide. She was excited to show us around the Forbidden City and patient in responding to questions. Once past the security checks, it took about 10 minutes for Sofia to collect everyone's tickets and rejoin the group. Once inside the complex, she explained the details in the architecture, made sure we stuck together as a group, and gave me enough time to click pictures and catch up with the rest of the group. The group entered through the East gate and I believe I exited on the North side, which opened up to Jingshan Park. I recommend this tour!
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730aoifer,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Our guide Sofia was very informative and helpful. Would recommend this tour.
Best Great Wall Trip
Nada H,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kathy is an incredibly professional guide providing historical information and practical tips to ensure an excellent experience at Great Wall. Punctual, ensured we avoided long queues by leaving early and also queuing on our behalf to take toboggan down, also took trouble to explain the dynasties and key info to understand historical events. Tea ceremony was also a nice surprise to round off the day. We highly recommend!
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421saravananm,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sofia, I was good day and had a great view of forbidden city with your explanation. Thanks to to Sofia and team🎉
Lovely forbidden city in blossoms
Z7227HPomarg,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Summer was amazing! She knows all the hidden, perfect photo spots around the palace and helped us take stunning pictures with great angles and composition. The Forbidden City is incredibly beautiful when flowers are in full bloom—magnolias, pear blossoms and lilacs dot the ancient courtyards, pairing perfectly with the red palace walls and traditional eaves. Every blooming corner feels like a graceful ancient painting, and we captured so many unforgettable moments thanks to her thoughtful guidance. Highly recommend her to everyone!
Great way to visit Forbidden City!
almeidajrpb,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience visiting forbidden city with de assistance of guide Sofia
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vit578,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toured forbidden city. Had a great time with Sophia
Forbidden Palace Tour
447kirstiem,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sofia was so helpful from beginning to end and the tour was so informative and engaging! Thank you!
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