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
Great experience
Great experience! Lydia, our guide, was very knowledgeable! Very helpful
Excellent tour
Jade was really friendly and very informative and I really enjoyed the tour - well worth doing Jade enhanced this must do when visiting Beijing
Great experience with Renny
We had a wonderful time with Renny. She was so kind and patiently answered every single question in detail. It was great fun with her! 100% recommendation
Forbidden City Tour Guide Review
We had a wonderful experience exploring the Forbidden City! Our guide, Lydia, was fantastic — very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. We really appreciated her enthusiasm and attention throughout the tour. Highly recommend!
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