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

Downtown hotel will be available if you choose the Forbidden City+Hotel pickup option.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Palace Museum
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 the Forbidden City, one of Beijing’s top landmarks. Skip the long lines with pre-booked tickets and enter directly to explore the world’s largest and best-preserved imperial complex. Also known as the Palace Museum, it has around 10,000 rooms and was home to 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing dynasties over 500 years. Learn its rich history from your professional guide, with 18 palaces covered in total—see the itinerary for full details. The tour ends inside the Forbidden City; return transfer to your hotel is on your own. Important Notes: All travelers’ full names and passport numbers are required at booking due to limited ticket availability. You must bring your original passport on the tour day.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
3. Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men)
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
4. Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
5. Palace of Heavenly Purity
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
6. Gate of Heavenly Purity
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
7. Palace of Earthly Tranquility
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
8. Hall of Union
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
9. The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Passby
Duration: 5 mins
10. Gate of Divine Prowess
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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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