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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket with Optional English Online guide
Beijing
About
Nestled in downtown Beijing, the Forbidden City, former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, is now the Palace Museum. Historical Development Built in 1406–1420 (Yongle reign), it housed 24 emperors. Post Puyi’s abdication, an antiquities hall opened in 1914. He was expelled in 1924, and the Palace Museum officially opened on Oct 10, 1925. It became a national cultural relics unit in 1961 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Architectural Layout Covering 961m×753m, it has a 10m wall, 52m moat, four gates and corner towers. Divided into Outer and Inner Courts: the former’s Three Great Halls held grand ceremonies; the latter’s Three Palaces were imperial residences, with the Im...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Eastern and Western Six Palaces & ancillary areas: Open ones include Zhongcui, Yonghe, Yanxi Palaces (Eastern) and Yongshou, Yikun, Chuxiu Palaces & other open ones (Western).
The core complex covers the Forbidden City’s central areas, including the outer court and inner palace.
Basic supporting services: Pick up a guide map upon entry. Central axis main areas offer public WiFi; barrier-free facilities and other basic services are available in the park.
Regularly open exhibition halls and garden areas: including the Imperial Garden, Cining Palace, Shou Kang Palace and other open garden and palace areas;
Meeting Points
Departure
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The outer court area includes: Meridian Gate, Gate of Supreme Harmony, Inner Golden Water Bridge, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony, Hall of Preserving Harmony, Pavilion of Benevolence, Pavilion of Promoting Righteousness, Gate of Harmony and Joy, Gate of Harmony and Concord, Gate of Illustrious Virtue, and Gate of Chastity and Virtue.
2 hours
2
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
The rear palace area includes: Qianqing Gate, Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Hall, Kunning Palace, Jingyun Gate, Longsong Gate, Rijing Gate, Yuehua Gate, and Kunning Gate.
2 hours
3
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
The Eastern Six Palaces: Jingyang Palace, Zhongcui Palace, Yonghe Palace, Yanxi Palace, Chengqian Palace, Jingren Palace.
The Western Six Palaces: Yongshou Palace, Taiji Hall, Yikun Palace, Changchun Palace, Tihe Hall, Tiyuan Hall, Chuxiu Palace, Lijing Pavilion, Xianfu Palace, Tongdao Hall.
1 hour
4
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Other areas: Imperial Garden, Hall of Literary Glory, Pavilion of Literary Profundity, Hall of Military Prowess, Hall of Bathing Virtue, Hall of Mental Cultivation, Rear Sleeping Room of Hall of Mental Cultivation, Hall of Physical Harmony
1 hour
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket with Optional English Online guide
Beijing
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About
Nestled in downtown Beijing, the Forbidden City, former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, is now the Palace Museum. Historical Development Built in 1406–1420 (Yongle reign), it housed 24 emperors. Post Puyi’s abdication, an antiquities hall opened in 1914. He was expelled in 1924, and the Palace Museum officially opened on Oct 10, 1925. It became a national cultural relics unit in 1961 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Architectural Layout Covering 961m×753m, it has a 10m wall, 52m moat, four gates and corner towers. Divided into Outer and Inner Courts: the former’s Three Great Halls held grand ceremonies; the latter’s Three Palaces were imperial residences, with the Im...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Eastern and Western Six Palaces & ancillary areas: Open ones include Zhongcui, Yonghe, Yanxi Palaces (Eastern) and Yongshou, Yikun, Chuxiu Palaces & other open ones (Western).
The core complex covers the Forbidden City’s central areas, including the outer court and inner palace.
Basic supporting services: Pick up a guide map upon entry. Central axis main areas offer public WiFi; barrier-free facilities and other basic services are available in the park.
Regularly open exhibition halls and garden areas: including the Imperial Garden, Cining Palace, Shou Kang Palace and other open garden and palace areas;
