Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

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Beijing, China

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Get your direct entry Forbidden City admission ticket to explore this impressive attraction during your Beijing trip. Discover the secrets that have been hidden since Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty (1420 to 1912). This city was constructed from 1406 to 1420. The city consists of 980 buildings! Have fun spending the day looking at priceless Chinese artifacts.

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• Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
• This ticket product offers you direct entry to Forbidden City with your Passport
• This is Forbidden City ticket not including Tiananmen Square reservation, you can just take a taxi to East gate or West Gate of Forbidden City and walk to the Main entrace South Gate (Meridian Gate 午门) to enter to Forbidden City directly. No need pass through Tiananmen Square.

What's Included

  • Admission ticket
  • Live guide ( for Forbidden City group tour option only)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

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Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, Beijing 100006, China

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Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

After booking with your passport name and number (for all participants), you can access to the Forbidden City directly through the security check and by showing your passport at the main entrance, Meridian Gate.Forbidden City Schedule: • Peak Season: April 1st to October 31st (Tuesday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 16:00 • Summer Vacation: July to August (Monday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 16:00 • Slow Season: November 1st to March 31st (Tuesday to Sunday) - Last Entry is at 15:30Please note: • This is pre booking service, the comfirmation will send 7 days before the tour date. • Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking • This ticket product offers you direct entry to Forbidden City with your PassportFor Forbidden City group tour: Please meet at Kapok Hotel Donghuamen.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian)

Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian) also called 'Hall of Golden Throne', is the grandest hall in the palace and the largest wooden structure in China.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)

The Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe Dian) is the last main hall in the Outer Court.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gate of Heavenly Purity

The Gate of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing Men) separates the palace into the Outer and Inner Court. Behind the gate is the residential area of the palace.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palace of Earthly Tranquility

The two chambers in the east were changed into bridal rooms for the emperor and empress; while the remaining four chambers were used as a place of worship.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

Behind the Hall of Earthly Tranquility is the Imperial Garden where the imperial family members recreated themselves.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Chinese tourists( including Taiwan and Hongkong ) must book over 8 days in advance.
  • This is only pre-booking service, if we get the ticket then the comfirmation letter will received 6 days in advance.
  • The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Admission ticket
  • Live guide ( for Forbidden City group tour option only)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note: Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
  • Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for direct entry. (not for Chinese tourist, Chinese tourist must buy the ticket by ID card information)
  • Chinese tourists( including Taiwan and Hongkong ) must book over 8 days in advance.
  • This is only pre-booking service, if we get the ticket then the comfirmation letter will received 6 days in advance.
  • The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CST).
  • This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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