Forbidden City Small Group Tour: Tickets & Treasure Gallery

Beijing, China
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Duration4h
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Overview

Discover the Forbidden City like a true insider on this small-group tour limited to just 15 travelers. With a professional English-speaking guide, explore the grand halls, hidden courtyards, and imperial gardens of the world's largest palace complex while learning about centuries of Chinese imperial history, architecture, and court culture.

What sets this tour apart is the flexibility to choose your own cultural add-on after the Forbidden City visit. Dive deeper into imperial treasures at the Royal Treasure Museum.

Options

Palace Tour+Imperial Treasures

Duration: 4 hours: Unlock the Royal Treasure Gallery — emperors' gold, jade and jewels hidden for centuries. Small group, max 15.

Palace+Hutong+Local Home Visit

Duration: 7 hours: Experience two sides of Beijing in one tour — imperial grandeur
and authentic local life.
Palace+Hutong+Local Home Visit: From imperial palace to hidden hutong lanes — ride a rickshaw, visit a real Beijing family's home and taste local noodles.

What's included

  • Entrance ticket to the Royal Treasure Museum
  • Entrance ticket to the Forbidden City
  • Entrance ticket to the Royal Treasure Museum
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. 4h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the magnificent Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and one of the most iconic landmarks in Beijing. Follow your professional English-speaking guide through grand courtyards, historic halls, and imperial gates while learning fascinating stories about Chinese emperors, royal ceremonies, and palace life. This guided tour also includes a visit to the Royal Treasure Museum, where you can admire exquisite imperial artifacts and precious collections once used by the royal family.
    Visit the Royal Treasure Museum located inside the Forbidden City. This special exhibition hall displays precious imperial artifacts from the Ming and Qing dynasties, including gold and silver ware, jade carvings, ceremonial objects, and royal jewelry. With your guide’s explanations, learn about the luxurious lifestyle of the imperial court and the craftsmanship behind these priceless treasures once owned by the royal family.

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Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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