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BusDa:Half-day Small Group Tours: Forbidden City Walking Tours
Product code 5508050P38
From
From USD 5
Dates
May 31, 2025 to Dec 1, 2026
Start times
8:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 10:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 1-6, Adult ages 7-99
Options
Tiananmen Square Reservation, T-Square&Forbidden City Group, Forbidden City Group Tour, T-Square&ForbiddenCity private, ForbiddenCity&GreatWall Group, ForbiddenCity&GreatWall privat
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Duration
3 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 5
BusDa:Half-day Small Group Tours: Forbidden City Walking Tours
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Duration
3 hours to 10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Explore the heart of imperial China on this 3-Hour Beijing Half-Day Walking Tour to the Forbidden City. Designed for culture lovers and history enthusiasts, this immersive experience takes you deep into one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. As part of a small group tour, you'll enjoy a more personalized and engaging journey through the ancient halls, grand courtyards, and golden rooftops of the Forbidden City — once home to 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing dynasties. This half-day tour is perfect for travelers short on time but eager to dive into Beijing’s rich past. Led by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, this sightseeing tour reveals stories of royal intrigue, architectural brilliance, and ceremonial grandeur. As a curated city tour, it includes skip-the-line entry ticket, making your visit smooth and efficient. add Additional Visit to mutianyu(if option selected)，Discover the historical grandeur of Beijing with visits to two must-see attractions
Overview
Explore the heart of imperial China on this 3-Hour Beijing Half-Day Walking Tour to the Forbidden City. Designed for culture lovers and history enthusiasts, this immersive experience takes you deep into one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. As part of a small group tour, you'll enjoy a more personalized and engaging journey through the ancient halls, grand courtyards, and golden rooftops of the Forbidden City — once home to 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing dynasties. This half-day tour is perfect for travelers short on time but eager to dive into Beijing’s rich past. Led by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, this sightseeing tour reveals stories of royal intrigue, architectural brilliance, and ceremonial grandeur. As a curated city tour, it includes skip-the-line entry ticket, making your visit smooth and efficient. add Additional Visit to mutianyu(if option selected)，Discover the historical grandeur of Beijing with visits to two must-see attractions
What's Included
Included
This product includes multiple options. Please check each option's details for specific inclusions.
All Admission-related options include entry tickets only, with no additional services.
All Tour-related options include full admission tickets and guided services.
Not included
Personal travel accident insurance
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Pick you up from your hotel within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. For locations beyond this area, an additional fee may apply. Please provide your hotel details, including the hotel name and reservation name, when booking.
Subway【JinYu Hutong Station】Exit C. Typically accommodating 15-20 people, The morning session begins at 8:30am, while the afternoon session starts at 12:30pm. Visitors gather at the designated meeting point and are escorted by a tour guide through the Forbidden City.
End point
The Palace Museum （North Gate)
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Step into China’s imperial past at the Forbidden City, the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient palace complex. Home to 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese architecture and cultural heritage. The complex features nearly 1,000 buildings, golden rooftops, red walls, and grand ceremonial halls arranged with perfect symmetry and feng shui principles. Highlights include the majestic Meridian Gate, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and the tranquil imperial gardens. Every stone and corridor echoes centuries of imperial power, artistry, and tradition. As the heart of Beijing for over 500 years, the Forbidden City offers an unforgettable journey into the grandeur, rituals, and daily life of China's royal court. A must-visit for lovers of history, culture, and architectural beauty.
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Spend 30 minutes exploring the world's largest city square and admiring the magnificent parliamentary buildings.
Stop 3
4 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 3
Additional Visit to mutianyu(if option selected)，Discover the historical grandeur of Beijing with visits to two must-see attractions
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
NOTE: Customers from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan need to book 7 days in advance
Other
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Other
To ensure the success of your ticket booking to the Forbidden City, All traveler “full name, nationality and passport number” is required. You MUST provide above info to us upon booking.
Other
We can’t guarantee 100% success of ticket booking during the peak tourist season, the tour may cancelled and full refund.
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.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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