Beijing Forbidden City Guided Tour with Entry Ticket
- 2.5–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the history and culture of the Forbidden City on a guided walking tour led by an experienced local guide. Choose from eight convenient departure times: 9:00,9:30,10:00,10:30,13:00,13:30,14:00 or 14:30. With same-day booking available, you can make a last-minute reservation and join the tour according to your travel plans.
Inclusions
What's included
- Standard Forbidden City ticket only. Treasure Gallery, Clock & Watch Gallery, not included.
What's not
- Lunch at your own expense.
Itinerary
The world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden architectural complex, a treasure house of ancient Chinese court culture and art.
The highest-ranking core building within the Forbidden City, the hall where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties held major ceremonies, symbolizes the supreme power of ancient Chinese emperors.
The place where the emperor rested and received homage before going to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to hold a grand ceremony, a transitional space for rituals that embodies the traditional Chinese idea of "moderation and harmony"
The halls where the palace examinations and grand banquets were held symbolized the succession of imperial power and the pillars of the nation.
The emperor's bedroom and the place for daily governance, the first of the three palaces in the inner court, where the plaque inscribed with "Zhengda Guangming" hangs, bear witness to the core decisions and secrets of the empire.
The above‑listed associated attractions are incorrect. Please refer to the instructions below. Jiaotai Hall The ritual hall symbolizing "the harmony of heaven and earth and the peace and prosperity of the country and its people" was the place where the empress held celebrations and stored the emperor's jade seal. Kunning Palace The main palace rooms of empresses during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the bridal chambers for royal weddings, and the places for shaman sacrifices served both ritual and religious purposes
The imperial secret realm constructed with the essence of classical garden art embodies the Chinese philosophy of harmony between man and nature and the ultimate elegance of imperial gardens.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Morning Slot 【Meeting Point】: the Visitor Service Center( Under the large tree， outside the Bag check office ) 【Meeting Sign】: Orange flag(Beijing,China) 【Start time】: 12:30 am & 13:00 am & 13:30 am&14:00 am
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Beijing Zhixiang Travel Service Co., Ltd.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Beijing
- Its from-price is 86% below the median of the 3624 experiences we list in Beijing.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Beijing
Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.
At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.
Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
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