Forbidden City Ticket Booking
The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, , Beijing
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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.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (5) Options Available
Option(s)
Afternoon entrance ticket
No meeting point : No guide included, it's self-guided tour. All visitor's passport name and numbers are required to book the ticket. Access between 11:00am-15:30pm: Present your passport to enter from South Gate(Meridian Gate). Take taxi to East gate then walk around 10 min to South Gate.
Morning entrance ticket
No meeting point,: No guide included, it's self-guided tour. All visitor's passport name and numbers are required to book the ticket. Access between 8:30am-12:00pm: Present your passport to enter from South Gate(Meridian Gate). Take taxi to East gate then walk around 10 min to South Gate.
Starting from
$9
Option(s)
PM Entrance+Treasures gallery
No meeting point,: No guide included, it's self-guided tour. All visitor's passport name and numbers are required to book the ticket. Access between 11:00am-15:30pm: Present your passport to enter from South Gate(Meridian Gate). Take taxi to East gate then walk around 10 min to South Gate.
AM Entrance+Treasure gallery
No meeting point,: No guide included, it's self-guided tour. All visitor's passport name and numbers are required to book the ticket. Access between 8:30am-12:00pm: Present your passport to enter from South Gate(Meridian Gate). Take taxi to East gate then walk around 10 min to South Gate.
Starting from
$10
Option(s)
Forbidden City guide tour
Ticket+Tour guide sevice: English speaking tour guide+ticket. Orders within 7 days are only applicable to tourists holding foreign passports.Duration: 3 hours: The tour is aroung 3-4 hours in total. You have to show up on time at the meeting point. Meeting point: Meet infront of Kapok Hotel （东华门木棉花酒店)，ADD: No.16th. Donghuamen road, Dongcheng district
Starting from
$32
Meeting Point
Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, , Beijing
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Forbidden City entry ticket
What's not Included
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 1. Easy to book, provided with the correct passport name and passport number.
- 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.
- 3. Explore the Forbidden City at your own pace. You can freely choose to travel in the morning or afternoon.
- 5, Tourists holding foreign passports can make reservations within 7 days (not applicable to Chinese tourists, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan)
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