Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option Discount Tickets

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Overview

This ultimate Forbidden City small group tour will take you to see 18 palaces. It will provide you a deeper understanding of what the Forbidden City looks like and the culture behind it in 4 hours. The Forbidden City now limits daily ticket sales. With this tour, no worries about tickets.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

By taxi: 35 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 中国北京市东城区东长安街35号 By Metro: Line 1 / 8 → Wangfujing Station Exit: C (Southwest) Walk 3 minutes west.

End Point

End point

The tour will be ended at the North Gate of the Forbidden City.

Pickup Information

For the private tour option, we will offer the downtown hotel pickup service.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Tiananmen Square
You can either join the tour at the designated meeting point or enjoy morning pickup from your Beijing hotel lobby. Take a comfortable tour vehicle with your guide to Tiananmen Square first. As the world’s largest urban public square, it sits right on Beijing’s central axis. The iconic Tiananmen Gate stands on its northern edge, directly facing the Forbidden City. Surrounding the square are landmark buildings: the Great Hall of the People to the west and the National Museum of China to the east. At the centre rises the Monument to the People’s Heroes. This symbolic site carries profound modern Chinese history, offering wonderful photo opportunities. Important reminder: Tiananmen Square sees massive visitor volumes during China’s summer vacation (July & August), May Day Holiday and National Day Holiday (1st–7th October. Please prepare yourself for lengthy waiting times in security queues. Note: Valid passport/ID is required to pass security checks for entry.
2. The Palace Museum
Then you will walk to the Forbidden City, one of Beijing’s top landmarks. Also known as the Palace Museum, it houses roughly 10,000 rooms. For over 500 years, it served as the residence of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Your professional guide will share its profound history. The tour covers a total of 18 palaces; please refer to the itinerary for full details. Please be aware the tour finishes inside the Forbidden City. Return transfer back to your hotel is at your own arrangement.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men)
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
4. Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
5. Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
6. Gate of Heavenly Purity
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
7. Palace of Earthly Tranquility
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
8. Palace of Heavenly Purity
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
9. The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
10. Gate of Divine Prowess
pass by
11. Hall of Union
Passby
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Forbidden City entrance ticket

Hotel pickup(if you choose the hotel pickup option)

Professional historian guide

Local taxes

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel drop-off

Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Passport name, number is required at time of booking for all participants, Please make sure to carry the same valid ID document throughout your trip, otherwise you may be denied entry to the scenic spots.

Please note that Chinese nationals including visitors from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan must book tickets 7 days in advance for the Forbidden City. We cannot accept any bookings made within 7 days of the visit date.

Forbidden City tickets require real-name reservation 168 hours (7 days) in advance and often sell out quickly. We highly recommend you book your tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international visitors may need to queue at the entrance to purchase tickets on site.

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

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