Highlights
- Explore the Forbidden City on a guided tour and learn about its history
- Visit the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the largest building in the complex
- See the Treasure Museum's collection of royal gold and jade treasures
- Stroll through the Imperial Garden, with its pavilions and rockeries
- Discover the Gate of Supreme Harmony
Description
Begin your tour of the Forbidden City by entering through the Gate of Supreme Harmony. Marvel at its solemn and majestic double-eaved structure, which served as a ceremonial gateway for the Ming and Qing emperors to listen to politics and gather officials, showcasing the grandeur of the court.
Next, visit the Hall of Supreme Harmony, commonly known as the Golden Luang Hall. Admire the luxurious and exquisite White Marble platform on the third floor, which was specially used for the emperor's accession to the throne, wedding, grand ceremony, and other national ceremonies.
Continue to the Hall of Preserving Harmony, located in the center. See its intricate shape and learn how it served as a transitional hall for etiquette. Before the emperor's grand ceremony, it was an essential venue for resting, organizing ceremonies, and reviewing sacrificial documents.
Cross the Gate of Heavenly Purity, the boundary between the inner and outer courts. During the Qing Dynasty, emperors often held political discussions here. Crossing this gate, the atmosphere shifts from the solemn former court to the tranquil royal inner court.
Arrive at the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the core of the inner court, which was once the residence and administrative center of the Ming and Qing emperors. The plaque 'Zhengda Guangming' inside the palace has been preserved for a hundred years, witnessing the changes in imperial power and the years of the court.
Next, visit the Treasure Museum, which displays various royal gold and jade treasures with exquisite craftsmanship and exquisite beauty, showcasing the ancient royal temperament and traditional craftsmanship.
Finally, end your tour at the Imperial Garden, where pavilions, rockeries, and trees are scattered in a peaceful manner. Beyond the solemn palace complex, the elegant garden scenery marks the perfect conclusion to your visit to the Forbidden City.
Includes
Visit to the Gate of Supreme Harmony
Visit to the Hall of Supreme Harmony
Visit to the Hall of Preserving Harmony
Pass through the Gate of Heavenly Purity
Explore the Palace of Heavenly Purity
Visit the Treasure Museum
Walk in the Imperial Garden
Tour guides speaking English, Russian and Spanish
Important Information
- This order is only for tourists holding a foreign passport issued overseas
- Passport number and real name are required
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
