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
Wonderful guide
Lydia is such a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable, eager to answer questions and organized. She organizes enough time during the visit for pictures and bathroom breaks. I would definitely recommend getting her as your guide.
Fantastic Tour with an Exceptional Guid
What a wonderful tour! We really enjoyed our visit to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.A special hats-off to Lydia, who did an amazing job bringing people from different countries together and making us feel like one big family. The tour was very interactive, well organised, and completely hassle free. Lydia patiently explained the fascinating history of China, from the ancient dynasties right through to modern China. She was always happy to listen to our questions and took the time to answer them clearly and thoughtfully.This tour package is highly recommended for anyone visiting Beijing. And if Lydia is your tour guide, you’re definitely in for an even better experience!
Great trip, great guide
Fantastic tour of the Square and The Forbidden City. The guide Lydia was brilliant. Spoke perfect English and navigated the trip perfectly especially as it was extremely busy due to it being the weekend in Golden week. Would definitely recommend booking this tour
Nice trip with our guide Lydia
The trip was really nice especialy our tourguide Lydia, who also brougt us by metro to the temple of heaven Greetings form Heidi and Feli form Holland
Don’t stress about booking, have them get your tickets!
Excellent! I was worried about trying to figure out how to get tickets when they release one week before and run out quickly so this was perfect for me! I came during the Autumn holiday (busiest travel time) and didn’t think I would get a ticket. Grateful for the service and details instructions !