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Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Tour with Private/Group Options

Location Beijing, Northern China, China
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Forbidden City small group tour offers an in-depth look at 18 magnificent palaces over the course of 4 hours. With limited daily ticket sales, this tour ensures you can skip the lines and delve into the rich culture and history of this iconic landmark.

  • 🏰 Experience the Palace Museum, home to around 10,000 rooms and 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
  • ⏰ Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour exclusively focused on the Forbidden City, with a group size of approximately 15 people.
  • 🗺️ Meet at the convenient location: Kapok Hotel, No. 16 Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing.
  • 👨‍🏫 Benefit from a professional historian guide who will share fascinating insights throughout the tour.
  • 🚐 Choose the hotel pickup option for added convenience, or meet directly at the designated point.
  • 🎟️ Gain immediate access with pre-booked tickets, allowing you to enter directly and avoid long queues.
  • 🌳 Explore key sites within the Forbidden City, including the Meridian Gate, Hall of Great Harmony, and the Imperial Garden.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this historical experience without barriers.
  • 💼 Local taxes and professional guidance are included, making for a hassle-free adventure.
  • 🍽️ Food and drinks are not included, providing you the flexibility to choose your dining options afterward.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Tiananmen SQ + Forbidden City
Group tour : Group tour covers the Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City. Entry tickets are included.
Meeting point: Grand Hotel Beijing (北京贵宾楼饭店)
Address: No.35 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
By subway: Take Metro Line 1 or Line 8 to Wangfujing Station, exit via Exit A/B/C for easy access. Please arrive at least 5 mins early.
Duration: 3 hours
Note: Bookings from foreign tourists are accepted within 7 days. You need to queue up and collect tickets with real names on site.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Local taxes
  • Professional historian guide
  • Hotel pickup(if you choose the hotel pickup option)
  • Forbidden City entrance ticket
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
By taxi: 35 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 中国北京市东城区东长安街35号 By Metro: Line 1 / 8 → Wangfujing Station Exit: C (Southwest) Walk 3 minutes west.
Address: No. 16 Donghuamen Street, Dongcheng district, Beijing. 木棉花酒店,北京东华门大街16号 You can take taxi to Kapok hotel or take subway Line 8 to Jinyuhutong station and go out from Exit C , and walk to the right side to Kapok hotel for around 8 minutes.
Return details
The tour will be ended at the North Gate of the Forbidden City.

  • 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 vacation (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. (pass by)
  • The Palace Museum
    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)
    Passby
  • Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
    Passby
  • Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
    Passby
  • Gate of Heavenly Purity
    Passby
  • Palace of Earthly Tranquility
    Passby
  • Palace of Heavenly Purity
    Passby
  • The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
    Passby
  • pass by (pass by)
  • Hall of Union
    Passby

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers 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.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Tour with Private/Group Options

    Location Beijing, Northern China, China
    $35
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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