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Forbidden City Tour

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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.

2 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Mandarin, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified

Overview

The tour include tickets to the Forbidden City, but it is required to book the tour at least 7 days in advance. If you already have your own ticket, you can book the tour just 2 days before your desired date. Your guide will meet you at Hotel Kapok (东华门木棉花酒店), strategically located for your convenience. You can easily reach the meeting point by taxi. Rest assured, your guide is meticulously chosen for their expertise and profound insights into the history, architecture, and culture of the palace.

What's Included

  • Forbidden city admission ticket
  • Private knowledgable guide
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Transportion fee
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

China
Bei Jing Shi, Dong Cheng Qu, 东华门大街16号 邮政编码: 100006

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End point

Dongcheng
China, 100006

This is the end of Forbidden city .

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Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Please book the tour at least 7 days in advance .
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Meridian Gate (Wu Men) (pass by)

This the entrance of Forbidden city ( Please it will with long line during peak season , and highly recommend to visit Forbidden City in the afternoon , because much less tourists in the afternoon)
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Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

Inside of Forbidden City
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)

Inside of Forbidden City
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

The end of tour
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Forbidden City Tour?

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 41 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Forbidden city admission ticket
  • Private knowledgable guide
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Transportion fee

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance

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