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Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours
Product code 226758P8
From
From USD 15.8
Dates
Sep 24, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026
Start times
8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 8:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Youth ages 3-16, Adult ages 17-60, Senior ages 61-99
Options
AM Entrance+Treasure gallery, Morning entrance ticket, Afternoon entrance ticket, Forbidden City guide tour, PM Entrance+Treasures gallery
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Duration
1 hour to 4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 15.8
Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours
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Duration
1 hour to 4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
The Forbidden City is also known as Palace Museum, it was the imperial residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the center of political power in China for over 500 years from 1420 to 1924. The palace as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. The Forbidden City is arguably the most famous palace in all of Chinese history, and is the largest and best preserved royal palace complex still standing in the world. Due to the numbers of tourist restrictions in the Forbidden City every day, a very limited ticket available daily and can be booked on the app 7 days in advance. Most of the time, tickets to the Forbidden City are hard to buy. Through our booking service, we can save you time and energy.
Overview
The Forbidden City is also known as Palace Museum, it was the imperial residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the center of political power in China for over 500 years from 1420 to 1924. The palace as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. The Forbidden City is arguably the most famous palace in all of Chinese history, and is the largest and best preserved royal palace complex still standing in the world. Due to the numbers of tourist restrictions in the Forbidden City every day, a very limited ticket available daily and can be booked on the app 7 days in advance. Most of the time, tickets to the Forbidden City are hard to buy. Through our booking service, we can save you time and energy.
What's Included
Included
Forbidden City entry ticket
Tour Guide Service (For Forbidden City Group Tour Option)
Not included
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
Admission included
Stop 1
The Forbidden City is the largest and the best preserved of ancient royal palaces in the world, and was once the royal residence of 24 Chinese emperors and countless concubines. It has a history of 600 years old. The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is a must visit attraction for visitors to Beijing. Attracting countless tourists from all over the world every day. Due to numbers of tourists restrictions every day, it is necessary to book visiting tickets in advance. It is recommended to make a reservation at least 8 days in advance. We will send you a successful ticket purchase email 7 days in advance, and then you only need to bring your passport to enter directly. So, make sure to provide the correct passport number is necessary.
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
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
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
1. Easy to book, provided with the correct passport name and passport number.
Other
2. Upon receiving a ticket confirmation letter from the local supplier, you only need to present your passport to enter through security checks to the Forbidden City.
Other
3. Explore the Forbidden City at your own pace. You can freely choose to travel in the morning or afternoon.
Other
4, Tourists holding foreign passports can make reservations within 7 days (not applicable to Chinese tourists, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan)
Other
5, Please note that mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan visitors must book Forbidden City tickets 7 days in advance. Bookings within 7 days of the tour date are not accepted.
Other
6, If you choose the Forbidden City group tour option, please meet your tour guide at Kapok Hotel Donghuamen. If you only book the ticket reservation service, please enter directly through the Meridian Gate.
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
4.9
110 reviews
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