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Stunning
Amazing trip, stunning views and Li help us for any details, I recommend totally
Forbidden City Ticket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $13 / person
- Location
- Beijing, China
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 141 reviews
- Group
- 1–30 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Authentic China Tours
Description
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
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, and 1:00 PM
- Season
- Starts Nov 10
- Next available
- Tue, Nov 10
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $13
- Child (ages 0–17)
- $9
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Palace Museum
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)
What's included
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
Traveller Ratings
5.0
141 reviews
How it compares in Beijing
- Starting price $13 is 75% below the typical $52 for tours of similar length in Beijing
Excurgo comparison of 3,619 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Forbidden City Ticket take?
Forbidden City Ticket lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Forbidden City Ticket cost?
Prices start at $13 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Forbidden City Ticket run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, and 1:00 PM.
How much does Forbidden City Ticket cost for children?
Children aged 0–17 pay from $9, adults from $13.
Can I cancel Forbidden City Ticket for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Forbidden City Ticket worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 141 verified reviews; it is run by Authentic China Tours.
Reviews(141)
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Beautiful
We reached it on foot from our hotel 45minutes. It is strongly recommended to book and pay for this tour. Much fewer tourists in this season we will take our time to discover historical and wonderful sites. This huge square and its small palaces on the sides to discover my favorite was the watchmaking superb exhibition then the earthenware jewelry etc... strolling through this maze of inner courtyards and garden was an extraordinary moment. A gigantic and superb set. Finish the tour by climbing the coal mountain which will give a very nice view of the forbidden city and the city. Our tour will last 5 hours. Unforgettable very good time spent in this extraordinary forbidden city.
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Flower Li did an excellent job !!
Flower Li did an excellent job in arranging the tickets with clear instructions! Entry was perfectl and smooth experience !
J
Amazing.
An unforgettable moment ❤️ thank you Li for the valuable advice, and your availability. You can go without any problems. It’s just sublime.
H
Forbidden city entry
Li was kind and helpful with the booking and kept us informed every step away. Worth every single penny! Li provided detailed instructions on how to enter and use our tickets
J
The Forbidden City
Visiting the Forbidden City was an unforgettable experience. The sheer scale of the complex is breathtaking, and every courtyard and hall feels full of history. Walking through the palaces, you really get a sense of the power and tradition of ancient China. The architecture is stunning, with beautiful details, vibrant colors, and impressive symmetry. Despite the large number of visitors, the atmosphere remains special and inspiring. I learned a lot about Chinese culture and history, and I would highly recommend the Forbidden City to anyone visiting Beijing. It is truly a must-see landmark.
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Forbidden City Visit in Dec 2025.
Miss Li helped to register us for the Forbidden City Tour. She was very fast and gave us very good directions on how to get to the place, where to enter, what transport to take and items to note. Also gave suggestions on what to do after the visit. It helped us to have a smooth and enjoyable visit. Miss Li has been reliable and trustworthy. Thank you.
6
Great visit
Everything went smoothly. Great indications from Miss Li to reach the right entrance. It is not so easy to get around the forbidden city due to the police checkpoints. The passports are the tickets. Make sure you provide the right passport numbers.
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Great experience and lots of good tips
The staff that assisted us was nice and helpful. The tips to enter the place and the food to find were great and glad that we followed it
D
You ask, you get answers
Everything was great, miss Li was great! The guide was good enough to navigate with some help of local maps and directions. Also miss Li answered efficiently and concrete which was very good
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