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Forbidden City Ticket

Self-guided entry to the UNESCO Forbidden City with passport admission and morning or afternoon access

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 3 hours

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Forbidden City and enter the imperial palace with prebooked access. By prebooking online you’ll save time and stress and gain entry by showing your passport. You can choose a morning or an afternoon visit to suit your plans.

Once inside the Forbidden City you’ll be free to explore the palace at your own pace. Spend as long as you wish moving through the complex, taking in the scale and atmosphere, and pausing where you want. Showing your passport is the way to gain access, and the arrangement gives you the flexibility to enjoy the Forbidden City when it best fits your day.

Why Visit

  • Forbidden City entry included with passport-based skip-the-line access, no cash required
  • Morning or afternoon entry slots to suit your schedule

What's included

  • Forbidden City entrance ticket

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Tour guide service
    • Transportation
    • Clock Museum ticket
    • Jewellery Museum ticket
    • Meridian Gate ticket
    • Other tickets
    • Audio guide
    • Chinese ID and passport
    • Any other expenses

    Accessibility

    • Public transit links nearby

    Additional information

    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Location

    Departure point

    The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Beijing, 100009

    End point

    The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Beijing, 100009

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