Forbidden City Admission Ticket
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to the Forbidden City
- Explore the Imperial Palace's grand halls
- Discover ancient Chinese artifacts
- Learn about Qing Dynasty history
- Enjoy panoramic views from the Meridian Gate
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to the Forbidden City
- Optional guided tour with an expert historian
- Access to all main halls and courtyards
- Transportation to and from the Forbidden City
Meeting point
Start Location
No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District,, Beijing, China
Important information
Know before you book
- The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays; plan your visit accordingly.
- Optional guided tours are available in multiple languages; check availability in your preferred language.
- Children under 6 years old enter free; tickets are required for older children and adults.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves extensive walking.
- Bring a valid ID for entry verification.
- Photography is allowed, but tripods and professional equipment may be restricted.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Please note: Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
- Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for direct entry. (not for Chinese tourist, Chinese tourist must buy the ticket by ID card information)
- Chinese tourists( including Taiwan and Hongkong ) must book over 8 days in advance.
- This is only pre-booking service, if we get the ticket then the comfirmation letter will received 6 days in advance.
- The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel
- Please note that Chinese nationals including visitors from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan must book tickets 7 days in advance for the Forbidden City. We cannot accept any bookings made within 7 days of the visit date.
Traveler reviews
Praises for Jade!
Jade was an amazing tour guide. Super nice and knowledgable. With how big the complex is, she was able to show the best highlights with humor and insight. She is also an expert on where to get the best photos to make the most of your experience! I definitely would recommend getting a tour for the palace, and having Jade as your tour guide is a guaranteed win!
Crowded place but VERY...
Crowded place but VERY fascinating. Huge but you can easily do it in half a day. A must-see!
Amazing tour of the...
Incredible tour of the Forbidden City but that would not be the same without all the attention and charisma of our guide, the Jade.
A wonderful morning
Renny was an absolutely fantastic, wonderful and excellent guide
Marathon course
You really need to find out in advance about the visits to make, because the Forbidden City is immense. There are several galleries, museums, and palaces to visit, each located at a fairly significant walking distance. You must therefore organize your route well in advance, in order to save your energy and patience, especially with the heat and the crowd. It is also important to locate the right subway exit in advance, because you can easily get lost. Once there, finding the right path can quickly become a real obstacle course, or even a marathon, with the long distances to cover and the omnipresent crowd