Forbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket Booking
The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, , Beijing
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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.
TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM
Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout
GET TICKETSTicket Options (4) Options Available
Option(s)
Tiananmen Square Entry Only
How to Use: Show passport on at the security checkpoint we reserve for you. Includes: The reservation to T-Square only. Excludes: No Forbidden City. Note: The long queues at T-Square often take over 1 hours.
Starting from
$2.99
Option(s)
Forbidden City Entry Ticket
Ticket only, No guide: Please show your passport at the entrance, no paper ticket is needed. Entry Gate: The Meridian Gate, or Wumen Gate of the Palace Museum(午门). Entry Time: 08:30 - 12:00; 11:00 - 15:30, can stay until close time. Exclude: No access to Tiananmen Square.
Starting from
$6.90
Option(s)
Tiananmen+Forbidden City Entry
No guide, No transfer: Please show your passport at the entrance, no paper ticket is needed. Entrance: The only entrance is the Meridian Gate, or Wumen Gate of the Palace Museum. Forbidden City Entry Time: 08:30 - 12:00; 11:00 - 14:00, can stay until close time. Tiananmen Square checkpoints: The info will be offered once the ticket is issued. The waiting time at Tiananmen Square usually over 1 hour.
Starting from
$10.90
Option(s)
Entry Ticket +Treasure Gallery
Ticket Only, No Guide: The ticket is linked to your passport, please show your passport at the Meridian Gate (Wumen Gate). Exclude: No access to Tiananmen Square. Entry Time: Morning 8:30 AM-12:00 PM / Afternoon: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Starting from
$12.90
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
- Entry ticket to Forbidden City if you select the option with it.
- Access to Tiananmen Square if you select the option with Tiananmen.
What's 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.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The ticket is booked under your passport, all visitors must present a passport for direct entry at the Meridian Gate.
- Please ensure that your name and passport number is accurately provided.
- 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.
- Chinese visitors using ID cards may book tickets independently via the official mini-program.
- Tickets are only valid for the selected date. Entry is strictly limited to the reserved time slot.
- This is a pre-booking service. Tickets are released 7 days in advance, and confirmations will be sent upon issuance.
- Entrance: The Meridian Gate; Two Exit: Shenwu Gate (near Jingshan Park)/ Donghua Gate (near Wangfujing Street).
- All 3 options are "Ticket Only" service, please arrange your self-guided visits.
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