Highlights
- Guided visit to the Forbidden City with an experienced English‑speaking guide
- Includes main entrance ticket and special‑access ticket for the Treasure House
- View exclusive Tiangong‑themed high‑tech cultural‑creative art displays
- Guided activity finishes inside the palace for your further exploration
Description
Join this rich cultural tour of the UNESCO‑listed Forbidden City, featuring key imperial landmarks, the Treasure Gallery, and exclusive high‑tech cultural‑creative exhibits.
Meet your professional English‑speaking guide at Exit C, Jinyu Hutong Subway Station at 8:00 a.m. Every participant, both adults and children, must bring their original passport for check‑in. Without a valid passport, entry to the Forbidden City will not be possible.
You will walk together to Meridian Gate. Your guide will complete ticket registration and confirmation, followed by security screening and ticket verification before entering the grand imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Once inside, follow your English‑speaking guide along the famous central axis. Explore the palace’s most significant and grand‑scale buildings, and listen to vivid stories about emperors, royal families and 500 years of imperial history.
This tour also includes admission to the Treasure Gallery, where you can view exquisite royal jewels and precious artifacts. You will enjoy free access to view unique Palace‑Museum cultural‑creative displays, including innovative Tiangong‑themed high‑tech art exhibits.
All sightseeing throughout the itinerary is led by your English‑speaking guide. The guided program ends inside the Forbidden City, and you are welcome to continue wandering the palace grounds, take photos or grab food at your own leisure before departure.
Includes
Full‑day accompanied service and commentary by an English‑speaking tour guide
Official Forbidden City main‑entrance ticket
Admission ticket for the Treasure Gallery
Guided visit to view Tiangong‑themed high‑tech cultural‑creative art‑craft exhibition inside the palace complex
Excludes
Personal expenses of travelers
Gratuities for the tour guide
Additional special‑site tickets inside the Forbidden City (such as Clock Gallery)
Important Information
- ‑ Original passports are required for every participant, adults and children alike. No passport, no entry to the Forbidden City.
‑ Wear comfortable walking shoes, as extensive walking and numerous steps are expected inside the palace. Please watch your step for safety.
‑ Prepare sun protection for hot summer days. In cold winter months, please bring thick down jackets for warmth.
‑ Avoid carrying heavy luggage. Water and snacks are available inside the Forbidden City for energy replenishment. Restroom facilities are easily accessible throughout the site.
‑ You will follow your guide during the guided tour. After the guided session ends, you may continue exploring other areas of the Forbidden City at your own energy and pace.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
