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Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Hill Tour Options

By Lily's Tour Company
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$75 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This ultimate Forbidden City small group tour will take you to see 18 palaces. It will provide you a deeper understanding of what the Forbidden City looks like and the culture behind it in 4 hours. The Forbidden City now limits daily ticket sales. With this tour, no worries about tickets.

Activity location

  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
    • No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100009, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Grand Hotel Beijing
    • 35号 Dong Chang An Jie
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

What's included, what's not

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    Forbidden City entrance ticket
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    Hotel pickup(if you choose the hotel pickup option)
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    Professional historian guide
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    Local taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
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    Hotel drop-off
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    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers 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.
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Activity itinerary

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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 the Forbidden City, one of Beijing’s top landmarks. Skip the long lines with pre-booked tickets and enter directly to explore the world’s largest and best-preserved imperial complex. Also known as the Palace Museum, it has around 10,000 rooms and was home to 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing dynasties over 500 years. Learn its rich history from your professional guide, with 18 palaces covered in total—see the itinerary for full details. The tour ends inside the Forbidden City; return transfer to your hotel is on your own. Important Notes: All travellers’ full names and passport numbers are required at booking due to limited ticket availability. You must bring your original passport on the tour day.

Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men)

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Palace of Heavenly Purity

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Gate of Heavenly Purity

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Palace of Earthly Tranquility

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Hall of Union

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Passby

Gate of Divine Prowess (Pass by)

pass by

Location

Activity location

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    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
    • No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100009, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Grand Hotel Beijing
    • 35号 Dong Chang An Jie
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
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    Hotel Kapok Beijing
    • 16 Dong Hua Men Da Jie
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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