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Name: Forbidden City Tickets
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Price: 18.40 USD
Rating: 8.2 (88 reviews)

Getting to know the forbidden city was spectacular. No problem entering, you show your passports and you're inside. Then...

Lorena Catalan

The Forbidden City is one of Beijing's most visited monuments. Discover its history as the Chinese Imperial Palace and explore the world's largest collection of ancient wooden structures.

Details

Included

Admission to the Forbidden City

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.2

Excellent 1,973 Travelers·88 reviews

April 15, 2024
Lorena Catalan
Valencia, Spain
Getting to know the forbidden city was spectacular. No problem entering, you show your passports and you're inside. Then the treasure room and the clo...
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February 24, 2024
Marco
Italy
The reservation didn't say what exactly to do once you arrived in the forbidden city. With a bit of intuition and asking, we finally understood how it...
With friends
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November 1, 2019
Dalmacio
Madrid, Spain
Parece estaño que con un papel en español , sin ningún QR, te vayan a dejar entrar, pero es que cuando te registras te piden el.pasaporte y el acceso ...
As a couple
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October 10, 2019
Juan Fernández Molina
Barcelona, Spain
Todo correcto, entramos sin problemas enseñando el pasaporte. Íbamos perdidos porque no queda claro en la explicación cómo es el proceso por lo que lo...
As a couple
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September 24, 2019
Jose Javier
Soria, Spain
Fue sencillísimo. Hay que ir a donde se entra (ir enfrente, no a las taquillas de la derecha). Allí presenté el pasaporte y pasamos mi mujer y yo. No ...
As a couple
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April 19, 2019
Andrey Francisco
Bogotá, Colombia
Tenía algo de desconfianza por un comentario de alguien que decía que había tenido problemas con las entradas a los museos pero les puedo decir que no...
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November 10, 2019
Marisol
Tijuana, Mexico
Llegamos directo con los pasaportes y entramos directo ... no se necesita nada más ... vale mucho la Pena comprar las entradas anticipadas. Lo único e...
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April 15, 2024
Maria Gabriela
Martinez, Argentina
It is advisable to use the free audio guides at the entrance
As a couple
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April 10, 2024
Luis
Santiago, Chile
Very good, no problems at all, I could enter with just my passport, it wasn't necessary to show anything else
Traveling solo
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March 23, 2024
Anónimo
Santiago, Chile
Excellent! We only show our passports, the additional places also showing passport without problems
As a couple
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The Forbidden City is one of Beijing's most visited monuments. Discover its history as the Chinese Imperial Palace and explore the world's largest collection of ancient wooden structures.

The Forbidden City in Beijing

By booking your tickets to the Forbidden City, you'll step into a majestic palatial complex where 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. It's a unique opportunity to explore a site spanning more than 72 hectares that was strictly forbidden to the public since its construction in 1420.

Considered the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structure in the world, Beijing's Forbidden City comprises close to 1000 buildings and almost 9000 chambers. Its design rigorously follows the principles of Feng Shui and Chinese cosmology, with a symmetrical alignment along a north-south axis, golden roofs, and red walls that represent good fortune and prosperity.

Throughout your visit, you can admire both the Outer Court, destined for important State ceremonies and dominated by the imposing Hall of Supreme Harmony, as well as the Inner Court, where you'll find the Imperial gardens and the private quarters of the emperor, the empress, and their concubines.

It will be an authentic journey through time amidst monumental courtyards, dragon sculptures, and centuries of secrets from Imperial China.

Ticket Options & Opening Times

Morning ticket: allows access at any time between 8:30 am and 12 pm
Afternoon ticket: allows access at any time between 11 am and 4 pm

Please note that the first general access time is at 8:30 am and the final admission is at 3:30 pm.

Additional Info

Due to high demand, we strongly recommend booking with as much time in advance as possible, especially during peak season.
Although you have purchased this ticket, you'll need to queue for security. This queue is required for all visitors, regardless of the booking platform. The queue can take over an hour.

8.2

Excellent 1,973 Travelers·88 reviews

April 15, 2024
Lorena Catalan
Valencia, Spain
Getting to know the forbidden city was spectacular. No problem entering, you show your passports and you're inside. Then the treasure room and the clo...
Is this useful?
February 24, 2024
Marco
Italy
The reservation didn't say what exactly to do once you arrived in the forbidden city. With a bit of intuition and asking, we finally understood how it...
With friends
Is this useful?
November 1, 2019
Dalmacio
Madrid, Spain
Parece estaño que con un papel en español , sin ningún QR, te vayan a dejar entrar, pero es que cuando te registras te piden el.pasaporte y el acceso ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 10, 2019
Juan Fernández Molina
Barcelona, Spain
Todo correcto, entramos sin problemas enseñando el pasaporte. Íbamos perdidos porque no queda claro en la explicación cómo es el proceso por lo que lo...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 24, 2019
Jose Javier
Soria, Spain
Fue sencillísimo. Hay que ir a donde se entra (ir enfrente, no a las taquillas de la derecha). Allí presenté el pasaporte y pasamos mi mujer y yo. No ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 19, 2019
Andrey Francisco
Bogotá, Colombia
Tenía algo de desconfianza por un comentario de alguien que decía que había tenido problemas con las entradas a los museos pero les puedo decir que no...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 10, 2019
Marisol
Tijuana, Mexico
Llegamos directo con los pasaportes y entramos directo ... no se necesita nada más ... vale mucho la Pena comprar las entradas anticipadas. Lo único e...
Is this useful?
April 15, 2024
Maria Gabriela
Martinez, Argentina
It is advisable to use the free audio guides at the entrance
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 10, 2024
Luis
Santiago, Chile
Very good, no problems at all, I could enter with just my passport, it wasn't necessary to show anything else
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
March 23, 2024
Anónimo
Santiago, Chile
Excellent! We only show our passports, the additional places also showing passport without problems
As a couple
Is this useful?

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The Forbidden City is one of Beijing's most visited monuments. Discover its history as the Chinese Imperial Palace and explore the world's largest collection of ancient wooden structures.

The Forbidden City in Beijing

It will be an authentic journey through time amidst monumental courtyards, dragon sculptures, and centuries of secrets from Imperial China.

Ticket Options & Opening Times

Morning ticket: allows access at any time between 8:30 am and 12 pm
Afternoon ticket: allows access at any time between 11 am and 4 pm

Please note that the first general access time is at 8:30 am and the final admission is at 3:30 pm.

Additional Info

Due to high demand, we strongly recommend booking with as much time in advance as possible, especially during peak season.
Although you have purchased this ticket, you'll need to queue for security. This queue is required for all visitors, regardless of the booking platform. The queue can take over an hour.

Forbidden City Tickets