Beijing Forbidden City Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

Beijing, China
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Duration2h 30m - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Discover the history and culture of the Forbidden City on a guided walking tour led by an experienced local guide. Choose from eight convenient departure times: 9:00,9:30,10:00,10:30,13:00,13:30,14:00 or 14:30.

With same-day booking available, you can make a last-minute reservation and join the tour according to your travel plans.

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Forbidden City Guided Tour
Admission Ticket and E-Guide

What's included

  • Standard Forbidden City ticket only. Treasure Gallery, Clock & Watch Gallery, not included.
  • Lunch at your own expense.

What to expect

  1. The Palace Museum
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden architectural complex, a treasure house of ancient Chinese court culture and art.
  2. Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian)
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The highest-ranking core building within the Forbidden City, the hall where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties held major ceremonies, symbolizes the supreme power of ancient Chinese emperors.
  3. Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghe Dian)
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The place where the emperor rested and received homage before going to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to hold a grand ceremony, a transitional space for rituals that embodies the traditional Chinese idea of "moderation and harmony"
  4. Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The halls where the palace examinations and grand banquets were held symbolized the succession of imperial power and the pillars of the nation.
  5. Palace of Heavenly Purity
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The emperor's bedroom and the place for daily governance, the first of the three palaces in the inner court, where the plaque inscribed with "Zhengda Guangming" hangs, bear witness to the core decisions and secrets of the empire.
  6. Palace of Earthly Tranquility
    40m · Admission ticket included
    The above‑listed associated attractions are incorrect. Please refer to the instructions below.

    Jiaotai Hall
    The ritual hall symbolizing "the harmony of heaven and earth and the peace and prosperity of the country and its people" was the place where the empress held celebrations and stored the emperor's jade seal.

    Kunning Palace
    The main palace rooms of empresses during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the bridal chambers for royal weddings, and the places for shaman sacrifices served both ritual and religious purposes
  7. The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
    20m · Admission ticket included
    The imperial secret realm constructed with the essence of classical garden art embodies the Chinese philosophy of harmony between man and nature and the ultimate elegance of imperial gardens.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Morning Slot
【Meeting Point】: the Visitor Service Center( Under the large tree， outside the Bag check office )
【Meeting Sign】: Orange flag(Beijing,China)
【Start time】: 12:30 am & 13:00 am & 13:30 am&14:00 am

End point

The imperial secret realm constructed with the essence of classical garden art embodies the Chinese philosophy of harmony between man and nature and the ultimate elegance of imperial gardens.The tour concludes on‑site. You may exit the Forbidden City through the North Gate.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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