• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Choose from three tour packages for a 2-hour visit to the Forbidden City:
  1: Shared Group Tour: Departs at 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM. Meet at Meridian Gate (Wumen).
  2: Basic Private Tour: Flexible start time. Meet at Meridian Gate.
  3: Private Tour with Round-trip Transfer: Fully customizable 2-hour private tour with entry ticket and personal guide. Includes downtown hotel pickup and drop-off.
  As Beijing’s most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Forbidden City is a symbol of China’s imperial splendor. A visit to this imperial palace is essential for every traveler to Beijing. However, exploring it alone can be challenging: tickets are difficult to obtain, and its expansive courtyards and similar-looking halls can be overwhelming without guidance.
  Our expert guide will reveal the stories behind its architecture and artifacts, transforming a simple visit into an engaging journey through China’s royal history.
• Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - At the Forbidden City, your guide will take you through its most significant sites, beginning with the Hall of Supreme Harmony—the largest and most magnificent imperial hall, once used for coronations and major ceremonies, featuring intricate dragon carvings symbolizing imperial authority. Next is the Hall of Central Harmony, where emperors rested and prepared before official events, its smaller scale complementing the grandeur of the first hall. You’ll then visit the Hall of Preserving Harmony, a venue for imperial exams and state banquets, highlighting the palace’s role in governance and culture. Proceeding to the Inner Court (the imperial family’s private quarters).
• Palace of Heavenly Purity - You’ll then explore the Palace of Heavenly Purity, once the emperor’s bedroom and a site for significant private audiences, followed by the Hall of Union, which housed imperial seals and symbolized the unity of the state. Finally, you’ll enter the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, the empress’s former residence, with its delicate decorations reflecting the elegance of royal family life. The tour concludes at the Imperial Garden, a tranquil oasis of pavilions, rockeries, and ancient trees—the perfect place to reflect on the history you’ve just learned before the 2-hour guided experience ends.
• The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - After the tour, your guide will offer recommendations for your next destination; if you selected the option with round-trip transfer, your driver will be ready to take you back to your hotel, ensuring a stress-free day. This tour is not just about seeing the Forbidden City—it’s about understanding it, making it perfect for travelers with limited time who want to experience the palace’s magic without missing its most significant details.

• Entrance fee to the Forbidden City
• Professional guide
• Private Transfer if choose private tour with transfer

• Gratuities
• Transportation fee
• Additional entrance fee to visit extra museums inside the Forbidden City
• Meals

Pressed for time in Beijing and finding it difficult to get Forbidden City tickets? Opt for our expertly organized Forbidden City tour and avoid the stress of booking tickets.
We offer both shared group tours and private tour options to cater to various travel preferences.
Select our streamlined 2-hour guided tour to discover the Forbidden City’s main attractions in a short period. Multiple daily departure times are available for convenient scheduling.
Our knowledgeable English-speaking guide will provide historical insights and uncover hidden details about the imperial palace’s renowned landmarks.
Meeting point: Meridian Gate (main entrance of the Forbidden City).
For private tours, hotel pickup can be arranged upon request.
After the guided tour, feel free to continue exploring the palace independently, or receive personalized travel advice from your guide for your next destination.

• A passport is required during the tour; will be denied without one.
• Tours depart on time; please arrive 10 minutes early. No joining once departed, no refunds
• Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) need to book this tour 7 days in advance. By regulation, please submit Chinese name & ID number when reserving and present the ID on the tour day to join the group
• Simplified & Polished Forbidden City Prohibited Items Not allowed: Pets (except assistance dogs) Weapons & sharp objects Oversized luggage / large bags Drones Selfie sticks, tripods, walking frames Sprays & aerosols Scooters, fireworks Open flames, feeding animals

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.