Tours/Beijing/Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket
Viator

Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

4.7(50)Beijing1 hour
VIATOR4.7(35)TRIPADVISOR4.8(15)

Description

Plan your Beijing visit with flexible ticket options for two of the city’s top landmarks. Choose from three ticket types: Forbidden City Ticket–Skip the hassle and secure your reservation in advance for China’s most famous imperial palace(Does not include Tiananmen Square) Tiananmen Square Entry–Visit the world’s largest public square, a symbol of modern China( Does not include the Forbidden City--requires a security check and queuing. If this is inconvenient, please skip this option). Forbidden City+Tiananmen–See both sites in one day with one convenient booking. Each option is sold separately. Please select your preferred ticket type before booking. Why Book With Us: Official tickets with guaranteed entry Flexible options to match your travel plans No paper or QR code needed—enter directly with your passport Important Notes: ** The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. ** If “Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket only” shows on your date, it means the Forbidden City tickets are sold out.

Tour Options

Forbidden City Ticket Only
  • Tiananmen Square not included: Enjoy hassle-free entry with Forbidden City admission tickets.
Forbidden City+T-Square
  • One booking for two attraction: Note: Entry to Tiananmen Square requires a security check and queuing. If this is inconvenient, please skip this option.
Tiananmen Square Reservation
  • Forbidden City not included: Note: Entry to Tiananmen Square requires a security check and queuing. If this is inconvenient, please skip this option.

Itinerary

180 min

Forbidden City (The Palace Museum, Beijing) Step inside Beijing’s world-famous Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, once home to 24 emperors. With your entry ticket, you can skip the lines and explore grand courtyards, golden-roofed halls, and hidden gardens while uncovering centuries of imperial history.

60 min

Tiananmen Square Visit Tiananmen Square, Beijing’s most iconic landmark and the world’s largest public square. With your reserved admission, experience the atmosphere of this historic site and admire surrounding monuments such as the National Museum, the Great Hall of the People, and the Monument to the People’s Heroes.

Highlights

The Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Entry is by scanning your original passport at the gate.
Travel instructions n the Tiananmen Square entry voucher will be emailed one day before your visit.
The QR code you receive after booking is only a booking confirmation, not your entry ticket.
Admission ticket(s) based on the option you selected (Forbidden City / Tiananmen Square / Combo).

What's included

Included
The Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Entry is by scanning your original passport at the gate.
Travel instructions n the Tiananmen Square entry voucher will be emailed one day before your visit.
The QR code you receive after booking is only a booking confirmation, not your entry ticket.
Admission ticket(s) based on the option you selected (Forbidden City / Tiananmen Square / Combo).
Not included
This is a combo product. Purchasing a ticket for one site does not include entry to the other.
NOT accessible for Chinese passport/ID
Important: If you cannot provide a valid WhatsApp, WeChat, or email, please do not book this ticket.
Basic English required. Please don’t book if you can’t read or communicate in English.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(50)

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heatherlX9572KR
July 5, 2026
Seamless and great experience!

This was a very seamless, easy process. Great communication from the company. No issues!

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ana_e
June 12, 2026
We took the City pack...

We took the Forbidden City and Tiananmen pack and did the tour in that order, which was the recommendation we received. We entered very quickly and without any problems; the directions were very precise.

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Jennifer_K
June 8, 2026
Historical experience that humbled you

Better to join a tour. Bring an umbrella and expect to wait in line for at least an hour to get on the cable car.

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Elvira_A
June 2, 2026
An instruction with...

An instruction with detailed descriptions of what's included and how best to visit to minimize queues — sent to my email on request about a day before the tour.

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jesus_v
June 1, 2026
Everything was correct

Easy to follow the instructions. The day before, they contacted me to remind me of the steps to follow,

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MariaLuz_Z
May 30, 2026
Excellent

Excellent experience with personalized attention and immediate responses to questions. Highly recommended 100%

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Damian_L
May 29, 2026
Forbidden city Review

Easy to book, prompt communication and simple instructions to follow. Highly recommended. Will definitely use Viator again

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Bibin_J
May 28, 2026
Little Pricey But Less Hassle

Larry is amazing and really prompt with all the information and help. But overall pricing seems a little expensive for what you get (my opinion ofcourse)

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Matthew_J
May 27, 2026
Great day exploring Forbidden City

We had a great experience. It was very clear how to best access the Forbidden City. Great recommendations regarding the timings etc. It was very straightforward and we enjoyed the day.

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Caprice_N
May 18, 2026
We had tickets to both...

We had tickets to both Tianamen Sq and the Forbidden City - some of the instructions were a little unclear however the guidance provided about joining at the East gate was spot on.

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