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Embark on this guided walking group tour of Forbidden City. Find the stories and history behind the palace's spectacular courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens.
● Slip into the world of China's 600 years Ming Qing imperial families Residence
● Visit the Imperial Summer Resort or Temple for the Ming Qing Imperial Emperors
● Explore the vast grounds and majestic buildings of the Forbidden City
1 Meeting Point: Sundial in front of Meridian Gate
Please note whether your time is 10:00 or 13:30, we will depart on time.
1st Step:
Go directly to : Hotel Kapok （木棉花酒店）
0086-010-65259988
No.16 Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing （北京市东城区东华门大街16号）
This is quite close to the Forbidden city
How to get there:
Option 1: Get the subway line 8 and get out of the Jingyu Hutong stop at the exit C then walk 700 meters there
Option 2: Take a taxi and show this" 请带我去故宫东华门"to the driver
2nd Step:
Afterwards you get the Kapok Hotel, pls just walk further west along the road for 15-20mins then you will see the big red gate tower that's the east gate of the Forbidden city, and just follow the trend along the moat by your left side to reach at the Meridian gate where crowdes are.
3rd Step:
Wait at the sundial of the Forbidden City's gate, then our guide will pick you up to enter
2 Forbidden City - The Palace Museum
Admission included
After the square you will just pass the Tian'anmen Gate and reach the Forbidden City and you will see magnificent buildings such as Hall of Supreme Harmony; Hall of Center Harmony; Hall of Preserved Harmony. Listen to the interesting stories happened in the Ming & Qing Dynasty. After that you will visit the Six Western Palaces such as Grand Council, Hall of Mental Cultivation. Then the Imperial Garden, Palace of Terrestrial Tranquility.
| Adult(Age:12-80) Price P/P | Child(Age:6-11) Price P/P | Infant(Age:0-5) Price P/P |
| $ 35 | $ 30 | Free |
After visiting the Forbidden City, you can choose an option to visit the Temple of Heaven. The fee is US$30 per person, including the tour guide, transportation from the Forbidden City to the Temple of Heaven, and entrance fee of Temple of Heaven.
1. English-speaking tour guide service fee
2. Entrance Tickets to Forbidden City
3. Urber or subway between Forbidden city with other optional sight
1. Meals
2. Gratuity to the guide and driver
3. Private transportation
1. Forbidden City is closed every Monday except the National holiday.
2. Children aged 0-6 can visit the Forbidden City for free.
3. Need to bring passport, otherwise may be denied entry to the Forbidden City.
4. Tours will proceed as usual regardless of whether it is sunny or rainy (unless the official palace is closed for safety reasons).
5. Please meet up 10 minutes early. No refund will be given if you miss the tour.
6. There is a mandatory security check at the entrance. During peak times or seasons, the waiting time for security check can be long and is separate from the ticket queue time.
7. Due to the varied terrain and length of the tour, this tour is not recommended for travelers with physical disabilities, visual impairments, or limited mobility.
8. It is prohibited to bring weapons or sharp objects, lighters, oversized luggage, drones, pets (except guide dogs), selfie sticks, tripods, walkers, and sprays into the Forbidden City.
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