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Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Tour with Private/Group Options 1
A traditional Chinese building with ornate roof decorations and red pillars. 2
A traditional building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a river. 3
A traditional Chinese architectural complex with multiple buildings featuring ornate roofs and red walls. 4
A group of people standing in front of a large traditional building with a red roof and a stone staircase. 5
By Lily's Tour Company

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $50 and current price is CA $39 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • This ultimate Forbidden City small group tour will take you to see 18 palaces. It will provide you a deeper understanding of what the Forbidden City looks like and the culture behind it in 4 hours. The Forbidden City now limits daily ticket sales. With this tour, no worries about tickets.

Activity location

  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
    • No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100009, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Grand Hotel Beijing
    • 35号 Dong Chang An Jie
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Forbidden City Tour Only

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Group Tour : This is a group tour covering only the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square is not included.
Meet at the meeting point: Meeting piont：Kapok hotel Add: No. 16 Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing.
木棉花酒店北京东华门大街16号
Duration: 3 hours

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 P.M.
Price details
CA $49.22 x 1 AdultCA $49.22
Total
Price is CA $49.22
Until Wed, Aug 5

Forbidden City+Hotel pickup

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Forbidden city tour only: Group tour covers only the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square and Jingshan Hill are excluded.
Duration: 3 hours
Group Tour: Includes city centre hotel pickup, tour guide and entrance ticket. Please leave hotel information in the special requirement.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:00 P.M.
Price details
CA $151.89 x 1 AdultCA $151.89
Total
Price is CA $151.89
Until Wed, Aug 5

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Forbidden City entrance ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup(if you choose the hotel pickup option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional historian guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Passport name, number is required at time of booking for all participants, Please make sure to carry the same valid ID document throughout your trip, otherwise you may be denied entry to the scenic spots.
  • Please note that Chinese nationals including visitors from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan must book tickets 7 days in advance for the Forbidden City. We cannot accept any bookings made within 7 days of the visit date.
  • Forbidden City tickets require real-name reservation 168 hours (7 days) in advance and often sell out quickly. We highly recommend you book your tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international visitors may need to queue at the entrance to purchase tickets on site.
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Activity itinerary

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) (Pass by)

You can either join the tour at the designated meeting point or enjoy morning pickup from your Beijing hotel lobby. Take a comfortable tour vehicle with your guide to Tiananmen Square first. As the world’s largest urban public square, it sits right on Beijing’s central axis. The iconic Tiananmen Gate stands on its northern edge, directly facing the Forbidden City. Surrounding the square are landmark buildings: the Great Hall of the People to the west and the National Museum of China to the east. At the centre rises the Monument to the People’s Heroes. This symbolic site carries profound modern Chinese history, offering wonderful photo opportunities. Important reminder: Tiananmen Square sees massive visitor volumes during China’s summer holiday (July & August), May Day Holiday and National Day Holiday (1st–7th October. Please prepare yourself for lengthy waiting times in security queues. Note: Valid passport/ID is required to pass security checks for entry.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Then you will walk to the Forbidden City, one of Beijing’s top landmarks. Also known as the Palace Museum, it houses roughly 10,000 rooms. For over 500 years, it served as the residence of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Your professional guide will share its profound history. The tour covers a total of 18 palaces; please refer to the itinerary for full details. Please be aware the tour finishes inside the Forbidden City. Return transfer back to your hotel is at your own arrangement.

Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men)

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Gate of Heavenly Purity

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Palace of Earthly Tranquility

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Palace of Heavenly Purity

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Gate of Divine Prowess (Pass by)

pass by

Hall of Union

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Location

Activity location

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    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
    • No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100009, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Grand Hotel Beijing
    • 35号 Dong Chang An Jie
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
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    Hotel Kapok Beijing
    • 16 Dong Hua Men Da Jie
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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