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Forbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket Booking
Product code 182003P1
From
From USD 2.99
Dates
Mar 25, 2026 to Oct 31, 2027
Start times
7:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 7-17, Adult ages 18-59, Senior ages 60-99
Options
Forbidden City Entry Ticket, Tiananmen Square Entry Only, Tiananmen+Forbidden City Entry, Entry Ticket +Treasure Gallery
Availability, payment, cancellation, and vouchers are completed on Viator after you leave this page.
Duration
2 hours to 4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Booking, payment, cancellation, and vouchers continue on Viator.
From
From USD 2.99
Forbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket Booking
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Duration
2 hours to 4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
We'll book your tickets using your passport details, so please provide your full name and accurate passport number. For entry, just scan your passport - you won't need a paper ticket.
Overview
We'll book your tickets using your passport details, so please provide your full name and accurate passport number. For entry, just scan your passport - you won't need a paper ticket.
What's Included
Included
Entry ticket to Forbidden City if you select the option with it.
Access to Tiananmen Square if you select the option with Tiananmen.
Not included
NO guide service.
NO transportation & meeting point.
No Forbidden City if you select Tiananmen Sq. reservation only.
No Tiananmen Sq. if you select the Forbidden City only.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
Admission included
Stop 1
The Forbidden City, said to consist of over 9,000 rooms, is the largest and best-preserved royal palace throughout the world. Serving as the seat of power in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911), it was dwelled by 24 emperors in its history of over 600 years.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
The ticket is booked under your passport, all visitors must present a passport for direct entry at the Meridian Gate.
Other
Please ensure that your name and passport number is accurately provided.
Other
Visitors from Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan must book tickets in advance using their Mainland Travel Permit and ensure the correct ID type is selected.
Other
Chinese visitors using ID cards may book tickets independently via the official mini-program.
Other
Tickets are only valid for the selected date. Entry is strictly limited to the reserved time slot.
Other
This is a pre-booking service. Tickets are released 7 days in advance, and confirmations will be sent upon issuance.
Other
Entrance: The Meridian Gate; Two Exit: Shenwu Gate (near Jingshan Park)/ Donghua Gate (near Wangfujing Street).
Other
All 3 options are "Ticket Only" service, please arrange your self-guided visits.
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
Review Summary
4.7
161 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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