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Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours

Name: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours
Price range: From $2

West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, , Beijing

Duration: 1 hour to 4 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$2

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

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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Duration: 1 hour to 4 hours

TICKET PRICES STARTING FROM

$2

Taxes and fees will be calculated at checkout

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Ticket Options (4) Options Available

Option(s)

Tiananmen Square ticket only

Self-guide Tour: Security checks in the Tiananmen Square area can sometimes take 1–2 hours. Please plan your time in advance. Passport required: Provide valid passport name, number, age, and nationality. Scan your passports to enter directly. Note: Please download the reservation screenshot we send you 3‑4 days prior to your tour.

Starting from

$3

Option(s)

SQ+ Forbidden City ticket

Self-guided Tour: Security checks in the Tiananmen Square area can sometimes take 1–2 hours. Please plan your time in advance. Passport details required: Provide valid passport names, numbers, age, and nationality. Scan your passports to enter directly. Note: Please download the reservation screenshot we send you 3‑4 days prior to your tour.

Starting from

$11.60

Option(s)

SQ+Forbidden City Tour

English speaking tour guide: Meet at Grand Hotel Beijing(贵宾楼楼饭店） Add: 35 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 中国北京市东城区东长安街35号 For foreign guests only: We recommend booking your tour well in advance. During peak travel season, visitors may expect 1‑2 hours of waiting time for Pickup included

Starting from

$26

Option(s)

Forbidden City Tour only

Guide+entry ticket: English speaking tour guide+ticket. Orders within 7 days are only applicable to tourists holding foreign passports. Duration: 3 hours: Tour duration: 3‑4 hours. No Tiananmen Square security screening required for this tour. Meeting point: Meet infront of Kapok Hotel （东华门木棉花酒店)，ADD: No.16th. Donghuamen road, Dongcheng district Note: Visitors from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are only accepted for bookings of 8 days in advance or longer. Pickup included

Starting from

$32

Meeting Point

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, , 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
Tour Guide Service (For Forbidden City Group Tour Option)

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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
4, Tourists holding foreign passports can make reservations within 7 days (not applicable to Chinese tourists, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan)
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.
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.

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Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Tickets & Tours

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Ticket Options (4) Options Available

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Ticket Information

What's Included

What's not Included

Cancellation Policy

Additional Info

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