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Forbidden City 600 Year Imperial Secrets plus Hidden Gems
Product code 5612704P13
From
From USD 50
Dates
Available from Dec 9, 2025
Travelers
Child ages 3-17, Adult ages 18-59, Senior ages 60-100
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Forbidden City 600 Year Imperial Secrets plus Hidden Gems
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Duration
3 hours to 4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From USD 50
Forbidden City 600 Year Imperial Secrets plus Hidden Gems





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Duration
3 hours to 4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Explore the grandeur of the Forbidden City on a relaxed guided day tour. With a professional guide, delve into the fascinating 600-year history and cultural stories that shape this iconic imperial palace. The tour pace is leisurely, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning architecture and hidden gems without the usual crowds. Enjoy an immersive experience that balances classic highlights with in-depth narratives, making it perfect for history enthusiasts and casual travelers alike. Either make your own way to the meeting point or opt for convenient pickup from your location. - Discover the Forbidden City’s rich history with a licensed guide - Enjoy a relaxed pace, avoiding crowded tour groups - Experience both famous landmarks and lesser-known treasures - Pickup options available for added convenience
Overview
Explore the grandeur of the Forbidden City on a relaxed guided day tour. With a professional guide, delve into the fascinating 600-year history and cultural stories that shape this iconic imperial palace. The tour pace is leisurely, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning architecture and hidden gems without the usual crowds. Enjoy an immersive experience that balances classic highlights with in-depth narratives, making it perfect for history enthusiasts and casual travelers alike. Either make your own way to the meeting point or opt for convenient pickup from your location. - Discover the Forbidden City’s rich history with a licensed guide - Enjoy a relaxed pace, avoiding crowded tour groups - Experience both famous landmarks and lesser-known treasures - Pickup options available for added convenience
What's Included
Included
Admission fee
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Fuel surcharge
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
If you need hotel pickup, our guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby holding a blue flag with the words 'Changyou Beijing' (Enjoy Traveling Beijing) printed on it. If you choose to meet us at the Forbidden City, our guide will also be at the main entrance, holding a flag with your name on it
End point
If you need hotel pickup, our guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby holding a blue flag with the words 'Changyou Beijing' (Enjoy Traveling Beijing) printed on it. If you choose to meet us at the Forbidden City, our guide will also be at the main entrance, holding a flag with your name on it
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Our licensed guide will meet you at the agreed spot, then whisk you into the Forbidden City—this 600-year-old imperial wonder that feels like stepping straight into a real-life royal movie! You’ll gawk at the jaw-dropping Hall of Supreme Harmony (the grandest throne hall ever, where emperors ruled like true kings of old) and trace the secrets of the Middle and Preserving Harmony Halls—our guide will spill all the juicy royal gossip and mind-blowing stories behind every golden tile and carved dragon. Then we’ll sneak you to the hidden后宫 (imperial harem) spots—where queens and concubines lived, plotted, and laughed (you’ll feel like you can almost hear their whispers!). We’ll hit the magical Imperial Garden (so pretty it looks like a fairy tale set) and the tricky-to-find corner towers (their design is so clever, it’ll make you wonder how ancient builders pulled it off). No boring facts—just wild stories, eye-popping sights, and every hidden gem you’d never find alone
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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