Beijing｜Half-day tour of the Forbidden City

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Duration2h - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Get the imperial treatment on our carefully-designed 3-hour journey through grand courtyards and opulent halls. Led by one of our three hand-picked Forbidden City guides, you’ll walk right passed the long lines and step back through 600 years of Imperial History filled with cultural significance, stories, and legends.

- Itinerary -

Morning session

08:00 Meeting point: the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing
08:30 Start touring the Forbidden City
11:30 Group disbands on the spot: Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing

Afternoon session

12:00 Meeting point: the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing
12:30 Start touring the Forbidden City
15:30 Dispersal on the spot: Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing

- Important information -

If you have a local number and WeChat ID, please leave them when making the reservation. These numbers will make it easier for tour guides to contact you.

Options

Morning session

08:00-1 1:30: 08:00 Gather at the meridian Gate of the Forbidden City
08:30 Start visiting the Forbidden City
1 1:30 End the trip

Afternoon session

12:00-15:30: 12:00 Gather at the meridian Gate of the Forbidden City
12:30 Start visiting the Forbidden City
15:30 End the trip

What's included

  • English-speaking guide
  • Admission to attractions
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Other personal expenses

What to expect

  1. The Palace Museum
    Admission ticket included
    Forbidden City was home to 24 Emperors for almost 500 years from Ming Dynasty to Qing Dynasty. The complex is well preserved with 980 buildings over 720,000 m2. Great squares, halls, gates, gardens and courtyards form a 'city within a city'. It is the largest and best preserved wooden structure complex in the world, ranking top of "World's 10 Most Beautiful Royal Palaces". Since 1925, this imperial palace had been turned into a museum exhibiting extensive collections of artifacts and artwork.With your ticket, you will get advanced reservation to visit the Beijing Palace Museum housed inside the Forbidden City and discover the rich and varied history of this breathtaking palace.

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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