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Forbidden City Ticket

5.0 · 141 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor ⏱ 3h ✓ Free cancellation
Forbidden City

At a glance

Forbidden City Ticket is a 3h guided experience in Beijing, China, operated by Authentic China Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 141 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $12.90 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: IMPORTANT: If you can’t speak English please don’t book it, International student with Chinese student card. DON"T book it here. NOT accepted, Entrance Ticket of Forbidden City.

Highlights

  • Rated 5.0/5 by 141 travellers
  • Free cancellation for flexible planning

Quick facts

Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Pickup
Meet at the start point
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation
Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Visit the World UESCO Heritage Forbidden City. While the cost to enter the palace is modest, the lines to buy tickets are often long and mean you need to carry Chinese cash. Pre-book online to gain access by passport and enjoy the Forbidden City at your own pace—morning or afternoon.

1: Prebook to save time and stress
2: Explore the Forbidden City at your own pace
3: Show the passport and enter Forbidden City
4: Visit at a time that suits you-morning or afternoon

What's included

What's included

  • IMPORTANT: If you can’t speak English please don’t book it
  • International student with Chinese student card. DON"T book it here. NOT accepted
  • Entrance Ticket of Forbidden City
  • IMPORTANT: Please leave a Valid WhatsApp phone number when you book it
  • IMPORTANT: All of your name, overseas passport front page, your WhatsApp phone numbers are required
  • IMPORTANT: Please send supplier your passport front page immediately after your booking by WhatsApp

Not included

  • NO Tour Guide Service
  • NO Transportation
  • NO Clock Museum Ticket
  • NO Jewelry Museum Ticket
  • NO Meridian Gate Ticket
  • NO Other tickets
  • NOT accessible for Chinese ID and Passport
  • NO Audo Guide
  • Any other expenses that not listed as included

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Make your own way to Forbidden City (NO transportation). All Participants Overseas Passport front page are required (No accessible for Chinese passport/ID) Please send it as attachment. You will receive the Tickets booking reference during travel day. Your Passport will be your entrance ticket, show the passport at tickets checking entry at Meridian Gate and enter the Forbidden city. If you booked morning ticket. You must enter the Forbidden City before 12:00pm. After 12:00pm your morning tickets will be expired and can not enter Forbidden city anymore. If you booked afternoon tickets. You can't enter Forbidden city in the morning. Please NOTE: You need 15 minutes walking from the East Gate of Forbidden city to the ticket checking entry, the South gate of Forbidden City.
    1: Arrive Forbidden City EAST GATE (NOT other gate)
    2: Show your passport and enter the Forbidden City at Forbidden City South Gate (Meridian Gate)
    3: Exit Forbidden City from North Gate(Gate of Divine and Prowess)

Meeting point

Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Forbidden City Ticket take?

The experience lasts about 3h.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from $12.90 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.

What's included?

IMPORTANT: If you can’t speak English please don’t book it; International student with Chinese student card. DON"T book it here. NOT accepted; Entrance Ticket of Forbidden City; IMPORTANT: Please leave a Valid WhatsApp phone number when you book it; IMPORTANT: All of your name, overseas passport front page, your WhatsApp phone numbers are required; IMPORTANT: Please send supplier your passport front page immediately after your booking by WhatsApp.

Where does it start?

Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.

Can I cancel?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Is it worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 141 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Beijing.

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