Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours

1. Tiananmen Square
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Tiananmen Square is free‑entry for all visitors, yet advance real‑name reservation is required with daily visitor capacity limits. Overseas travelers may encounter difficulties navigating the official Chinese‑language reservation system. Our service offers on‑site support and cultural interpretation for international guests.
   
   As the world’s largest urban central square, Tiananmen Square stands as an iconic symbol of Beijing and China’s political‑cultural heart. Located right at the core of Beijing, it can host grand mass gatherings of up to one million people and ranks high on every visitor’s must‑see list.
   Surrounding the square lie landmark national sites: the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the National Museum of China, the Great Hall of the People, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong and Tiananmen Rostrum. Major national celebrations broadcast nationwide are frequently held on this very square.
   
   ✅ Upgrade Option: Professional English‑speaking tour guide service available
2. Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
   Admission ticket included
   The Forbidden City is the largest and the best preserved of ancient royal palaces in the world, and was once the royal residence of 24 Chinese emperors and countless concubines. It has a history of 600 years old. The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a must visit attraction for visitors to Beijing. Attracting countless tourists from all over the world every day. Due to numbers of tourists restrictions every day, it is necessary to book visiting tickets in advance. It is recommended to make a reservation at least 8 days in advance. We will send you a successful ticket purchase email 7 days in advance, and then you only need to bring your passport to enter directly. So, make sure to provide the correct passport number is necessary.

Pickup details

If you select the Forbidden City group tour option:
Please Meet at Hotel Kapok Donghuamen 东华门木棉花酒店
Address: No. 16 Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 北京东城区东华门大街16号
Take Subway Line 8 to Jinyuhutong Station, Exit C. Turn right and walk around 8 minutes to reach the hotel.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 1. Easy to book, provided with the correct passport name and passport number.
• 2. Upon receiving a ticket confirmation letter from the local supplier, you only need to present your passport to enter through security checks to the Forbidden City.
• 3. Explore the Forbidden City at your own pace. You can freely choose to travel in the morning or afternoon.
• 4, Tourists holding foreign passports can make reservations within 7 days (not applicable to Chinese tourists, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan)
• 5, Please note that mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan visitors must book Forbidden City tickets 7 days in advance. Bookings within 7 days of the tour date are not accepted.
• 6, If you choose the Forbidden City group tour option, please meet your tour guide at Kapok Hotel Donghuamen. If you only book the ticket reservation service, please enter directly through the Meridian Gate.