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
Itinerary
After booking with your passport name and number (for all participants), you can access to the Forbidden City directly through the security check and by showing your passport at the main entrance, Meridian Gate. Forbidden City Schedule: • Peak Season: April 1st to October 31st (Tuesday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 16:00 • Summer Vacation: July to August (Monday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 16:00 • Slow Season: November 1st to March 31st (Tuesday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 15:30 Please note: • This is pre booking service, the comfirmation will send 7 days before the tour date. • Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking • This ticket product offers you direct entry to Forbidden City with your Passport For Forbidden City group tour: Please meet at Kapok Hotel Donghuamen.
Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian) also called 'Hall of Golden Throne', is the grandest hall in the palace and the largest wooden structure in China.
The Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe Dian) is the last main hall in the Outer Court.
The Gate of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing Men) separates the palace into the Outer and Inner Court. Behind the gate is the residential area of the palace.
The two chambers in the east were changed into bridal rooms for the emperor and empress; while the remaining four chambers were used as a place of worship.
Behind the Hall of Earthly Tranquility is the Imperial Garden where the imperial family members recreated themselves.
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
Forbidden City
sofia was amazing!! she was super knowledgeable and professional and gave an in-depth expericee. highly recommend booking with sofia!!
Perfect experience.
I had them book a ticket for me because I'm a very busy and very forgetful person and I didn't want to risk forgetting. Booked a ticket to just the Forbidden City and no problems going in. They were communicative once they did the ticket and when I went to the gate with my passport no problem at all :)
Forbidden City Tours
My guide was Sofia, and she was absolutely fantastic! She was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all of my questions. She was also helpful navigating the ticket collection process, the security checks and generally making sure that the group stuck together. She was also incredibly kind when I had trouble making it to the meeting point, and truly went above and beyond to facilitate the tour. Thank you!
Can't miss this!
Beijing Forbidden City, a most go to when staying in Beijing. We only had 2 days planned in Beijing and as an introduction it was good. One morning is enough in March. It is cold and misty but less busy. There is a new part open with their ceramics which is amazing to see. On Mondays it is closed so when on a Monday in Beijing, go and visit the wall.
Great guide
Perfect tour, Michael was an amazing guide, introducing us to the history and architecture, making the visit great