Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Entry Tickets Tiananmen Optional

5.0 (54 reviews) Beijing, China
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Duration4h
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LanguagesRussian, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Taking a tour of the Forbidden City with our English-speaking tour guide will be the most rewarding travel activity during your stay in Beijing. Our experienced tour guide will spend 3 to 4 hours exploring. we will also explain China's history and culture to you, including the construction history and historical background of the Forbidden City, as well as the stories of the emperors who lived there.

If your booked itinerary includes the Tiananmen Square option, we will provide you with the reservation service for entry to Tiananmen Square.

Before the end of the tour, Our guide will give you the information to anywhere you want or give you a suggestion for a great place to visit,such as JingShan Park located behind the Forbidden city. Or the way to the Tiananmen square.

The tour package includes admission tickets. (However, if you book the tour less than 7 days in advance during peak season, you may need to wait in line to get tickets with your passport on the day of the tour.)

Options

Spanish- speaking guide

Tiananmen Square reservation

Russian- speaking guide

Tiananmen Square reservation

Forbidden City Without Square
with Square Ticket Reservation

Tian'anmen Square reservation

What's included

  • tour guide
  • entrance ticket

What to expect

  1. The Palace Museum
    3h 30m · Admission ticket included
    We will explain clearly China's history and culture to you, including the construction and historical background of the Forbidden City, as well as the stories of the 24 emperors who lived there during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

    There are stories about the life of Puyi, the last emperor of China. The story of Reginald Fleming Johnston, a Scot who lived in the Forbidden City, and the story of how the Forbidden City was opened to the public and transformed into the Palace Museum after the fall of the Qing Dynasty.

    As the Palace Museum celebrates its centenary from its establishment in 1925 to 2025, we hope to have the opportunity to show you the charm of the Palace Museum in Beijing.
  2. Jingshan Park
    Pass by
    Before the end of the tour, your guide will give you the information to visit JingShan Park by yourself which is located behind the Forbidden city. From there, you can climb to the top of the hill to see the panoramic views of the entire Forbidden City and the old urban area of Beijing.
  3. Tiananmen Square
    30m
    If your booked itinerary includes the Tiananmen Square option, we will provide you with the reservation service for entry to Tiananmen Square. You may choose to visit Tiananmen Square either before or after the scheduled itinerary, and we will reserve the entry ticket based on your preferred time. Our staff will contact you in advance to confirm your specific planned entry time to Tiananmen Square, and complete the reservation accordingly to ensure a smooth and convenient trip for you.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Donghuamen Gate(Reach by subway: Line 8 to Jinyu Hutong Station, Exit C, then walking out of the Exit ,walk to the right side 10 mins to Donghuamen gate.)

-we will send you message about the Travel Notice via WeChat\WhatsApp\email after the reservation is made.

End point

End the tour at the North gate of the Forbidden City. Before the end of the tour, your guide will give you the information to anywhere you want or give you a suggestion for a great place to visit,such as JingShan Park located behind the Forbidden city or the Tiananmen square.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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