Beijing: Forbidden City Ticket with 5 UNESCO Site Options
Donghuamen Subdistrict, Beijing
Explore the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site with pre-reserved entry tickets. Enjoy a relaxed exploration of the Forbidden City or other remarkable ancient sites at your own pace.
Overview
Book entry tickets for Beijing’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, and the Great Wall. Suitable for independent travelers without guides or transportation.
Ticket Options
Choose from six ticket types to fit your schedule and interests. All options require travelers to make their own way to the sites and do not include guides or transport.
- Option 1: Forbidden City Entry Ticket Only
Access the Forbidden City via Meridian Gate (South Gate). No guide or transportation included. Overseas passport front page required for booking and entry (Chinese passports not accepted). Show your passport at entry. Note a 10–15 minute walk from East Gate (Donghuamen) to Meridian Gate. - Option 2: Temple of Heaven Entry Ticket
Includes Temple of Heaven Main Gate, Half of Prayers for Good Harvest, and Circular Mound Altar tickets. Enter via East Gate using a QR code sent by WhatsApp. - Option 3: Combo Forbidden City + Temple of Heaven Entry Ticket
Visit Temple of Heaven in the morning and Forbidden City in the afternoon. Includes main entry tickets only. - Option 4: Combo Forbidden City + Summer Palace Entry Ticket
Visit Forbidden City in the morning and Summer Palace in the afternoon. Includes main entry tickets only. - Option 5: Combo Forbidden City + Mutianyu Great Wall Ticket
Visit Forbidden City in the morning and Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in the afternoon. Includes Forbidden City entry, Great Wall access, and roundtrip cable car tickets. No chairlift, toboggan, guide, or transport included. - Option 6: Combo Forbidden City + Ming Tomb Ticket
Visit Forbidden City in the morning and Ming Tomb in the afternoon. Entry tickets only.
Includes
- Entry tickets for the selected sites: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Ming Tombs, and the Great Wall (depending on your ticket option)
Excludes
- Guide services
- Transportation
- Clock Museum ticket
- Jewelry Museum ticket
- Meridian Gate ticket
- Chairlift ticket
- Toboggan tickets
- Golf cart tickets
Important Information
- Do not book if you cannot communicate in English or if WhatsApp does not work for you in China.
- International students with Chinese student cards are not accepted.
- If the Forbidden City registration fails, your booking will be cancelled.
- Your GetYourGuide QR code is not the entrance ticket. Send a clear photo of your passport front page to the supplier immediately after booking via WhatsApp.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Prebook your tickets to avoid queues and confirm entry. Ensure your passport is ready for verification upon entry. Visit sites early to avoid crowds and bring comfortable walking shoes for on-foot access between gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can visit the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs, and sections of the Great Wall in Beijing.
Overseas travelers with a valid passport can purchase the Forbidden City entry ticket only option.
Travelers must arrange their own transportation to each site, as these ticket options do not include transport.
No, the tickets do not include a guide; they are suitable for independent travelers.
Entry to the Forbidden City is via Meridian Gate, also known as the South Gate.
Check the official websites for up-to-date opening hours before your visit.
Typically, tickets are valid for one entry per day; check site-specific regulations.
Tickets cover specific UNESCO-designated sections of the Great Wall, not all sections around Beijing.
