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Forbidden City Ticket and Private Tour

Location Beijing, Northern China, China
$203
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Forbidden City, a majestic symbol of imperial China, invites you to uncover its rich history and cultural secrets. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, immerse yourself in the mysteries of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • 🏷️ Private Guided Tour: Enjoy a personalized experience with a dedicated English-speaking guide who will illuminate the fascinating stories behind the Forbidden City.
  • 🎟️ Skip-the-Line Admission: Bypass the crowds with your pre-booked entrance ticket, ensuring a seamless entry into the palace grounds.
  • 🏨 Meet your guide at Hotel Kapok, conveniently located to avoid long lines at Tiananmen Square, making your journey more efficient.
  • 📜 Discover the intriguing symbolism of the palace architecture, including the significance of the nine mythical animal sculptures atop the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
  • 🔍 Unravel the secrets of the Forbidden City as your guide shares captivating tales about its 9999.5 rooms and the hidden meanings behind its design.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Enjoy a leisurely walking tour through the historic corridors, where every corner reveals a new story waiting to be told.
  • ♿ The tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can partake in this enriching experience.
  • 👶 Families are welcome, with infants and small children permitted in prams or strollers for a comfortable visit.
  • 🗓️ Please book your tour at least 7 days in advance during peak seasons to secure your spot and provide accurate passport details for ticket reservation.

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English Speaking Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Forbidden city Admission Ticket
  • Private knowledgeable guide
  • Transport fee
  • Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service )
  • Hotel drop off

Meeting point
The hotel is the best point for meeting your guide . Meet here can avoid the Tiananmen square long line . The hotel name and address in Chinese ( 北京木棉花酒店, 地址:东城区,东华门大街16号), So, you can show the Chinese to taxi driver .
Return details
End at exit of Forbidden City

  • Beijing
    HOTEL KAPOK which is the best point for meeting your guide . Meet here can avoid the Tiananmen square long line . The hotel name and address in Chinese ( 北京木棉花酒店, 地址:东城区,东华门大街16号), So, you can show the Chinese to taxi driver .
  • The Palace Museum
    Thereafter, you’ll continue into the Forbidden City shrouded with mysteries. During the walking tour, you may feel confused about the special designs and totems of the palace, especially the cultural meaning behind them. 
 Why there are 9 sculptures of mythical animals on the roof ridge of Hall of Supreme Harmony but not 8 or 10; why there are 9999.5 but not 10000 rooms in the palace; Why the eyes and ears of the stone lions in front of the Palace of Tranquility and Longevity blocked… 

With the historical knowledge from your guide, you will gradually uncover these cultural secrets and explore a more different Forbidden City you’ve ever heard about.
  • Inside of Forbidden City (pass by)
  • Inside of Forbidden City (pass by)
  • Inside of Forbidden City (pass by)
  • Inside of Forbidden City (pass by)

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • All travelers Passport name, number and birthday is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your SKIP THE LINE Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Please provide the tour operator with your special requests at "special requirement", your tour operator will also contact you just in case
  • Please note : The private tour not include hotel drop off ,but your guide can help you get taxi or personal Uber (own expense)
  • For last minute booking , if no guide available , we can full refund or change the tour to another day
  • If you choose to have Spanish language tour guide service, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
  • The tour include Forbidden city tickets , but need book the tour at least 2 days in advance
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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    Forbidden City Ticket and Private Tour

    Location Beijing, Northern China, China
    $203
    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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