Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the history of the Forbidden City on a guided tour
- Skip the long lines and head straight into the palace complex
- Learn about the history of the site from your expert guide
- Explore the world's largest imperial complex with 10,000 rooms
- Hike up to Jingshan Hill for a bird's-eye view of Beijing
Description
Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your Beijing hotel. Board a comfortable tour vehicle with your guide and group and head out for the Forbidden City, one of Beijing's top attractions.
Upon arrival, bypass the long lines and whisk directly inside with your pre-booked entrance ticket. Begin your exploration of the world's largest imperial complex, also one of the best-preserved sites in the world.
Also called the Palace Museum, this attraction boasts approximately 10,000 rooms in total, where 24 emperors lived for over a span of 500 years from the Ming to the Qing dynasty. Learn about the detailed, eclectic history of the site from your guide, an expert in Chinese culture, during your tour.
Then, hike up to Jingshan Hill to enjoy a bird's-eye view of Beijing.
Includes
Pickup from Kapok Hotel Donghuamen
Entrance tickets included
Professional guided tour of the Forbidden City
Jingshan Hill visit is optional
Excludes
Transportation back to hotel
Important Information
- Traveler names and passport number required upon booking
Must have passport for attending the tour
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. If we fail to secure tickets for you, we will issue a full refund.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
