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Beijing｜Half-day tour of the Forbidden City
Product code 129275P19
From
From USD 31
Dates
Mar 21, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027
Start times
12:30 PM, 12:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Travelers
Adult ages 7-88
Options
Morning session, Afternoon session
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Duration
2 hours to 3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 31
Beijing｜Half-day tour of the Forbidden City
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Duration
2 hours to 3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Get the imperial treatment on our carefully-designed 3-hour journey through grand courtyards and opulent halls. Led by one of our three hand-picked Forbidden City guides, you’ll walk right passed the long lines and step back through 600 years of Imperial History filled with cultural significance, stories, and legends. - Itinerary - Morning session 08:00 Meeting point: the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing 08:30 Start touring the Forbidden City 11:30 Group disbands on the spot: Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing Afternoon session 12:00 Meeting point: the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing 12:30 Start touring the Forbidden City 15:30 Dispersal on the spot: Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing - Important information - If you have a local number and WeChat ID, please leave them when making the reservation. These numbers will make it easier for tour guides to contact you.
Overview
Get the imperial treatment on our carefully-designed 3-hour journey through grand courtyards and opulent halls. Led by one of our three hand-picked Forbidden City guides, you’ll walk right passed the long lines and step back through 600 years of Imperial History filled with cultural significance, stories, and legends. - Itinerary - Morning session 08:00 Meeting point: the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing 08:30 Start touring the Forbidden City 11:30 Group disbands on the spot: Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing Afternoon session 12:00 Meeting point: the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing 12:30 Start touring the Forbidden City 15:30 Dispersal on the spot: Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing - Important information - If you have a local number and WeChat ID, please leave them when making the reservation. These numbers will make it easier for tour guides to contact you.
What's Included
Included
English-speaking guide
Admission to attractions
Not included
Tips and gratuities
Other personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
Admission included
Stop 1
Forbidden City was home to 24 Emperors for almost 500 years from Ming Dynasty to Qing Dynasty. The complex is well preserved with 980 buildings over 720,000 m2. Great squares, halls, gates, gardens and courtyards form a 'city within a city'. It is the largest and best preserved wooden structure complex in the world, ranking top of "World's 10 Most Beautiful Royal Palaces". Since 1925, this imperial palace had been turned into a museum exhibiting extensive collections of artifacts and artwork.With your ticket, you will get advanced reservation to visit the Beijing Palace Museum housed inside the Forbidden City and discover the rich and varied history of this breathtaking palace.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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