Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City Tickets & Tours

Donghuamen Subdistrict, Beijing



Secure advance reservations for Tian’anmen Square&the Forbidden City. Choose from multiple tour options ranging from standalone ticket reservations to fully‑guided day excursions.

Highlights

  • We handle complicated pre‑reservations for Tian’anmen Square&the Forbidden City
  • Choose from 6 tour packages, including guided tours and combo tickets
  • Knowledgeable English‑speaking guides bring Beijing’s imperial history to life
  • Clear designated meeting points eliminate confusion&maximize your valuable time.
  • All‑in‑1 private tours include guide, driver&entry tickets for seamless travel.

Description

Both Tian’anmen Square and the Forbidden City require advance‑only reservations. We take care of ticket bookings and offer a wide selection of related sightseeing itineraries. Six distinct packages are available for you to pick from. Package 1: Tian’anmen Square Reservation Service Duration: Flexible, choose from four time slots: ‑ Flag‑Raising Slot: 1 hour before sunrise until the end of the flag‑raising ceremony ‑ Morning Slot: After flag‑raising ceremony until 12:00 ‑ Afternoon Slot: 12:00 until sunset ‑ Flag‑Lowering Slot: 1 hour before sunset until site closure Route: Independent self‑guided visit to Tian’anmen Square Includes: Official reservation service for Tian’anmen Square entry Package 2: Forbidden City Ticket‑Only Service Duration: Flexible self‑paced visit Route: Independent exploration of the Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Includes: Pre‑booked official entry ticket. **Each guest’s full name and passport number are required for booking.** Package 3: Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City Shared Group Tour Duration: 2‑3 hours Route: Tian’anmen Square followed by the Forbidden City Includes: Pre‑arranged reservations for both sites, English‑speaking guide; maximum 20 participants per group. Meet your guide at the pre‑arranged meeting point. Package 4: Forbidden City Only Shared Guided Tour Duration: 2 hours Route: Highlights tour inside the Forbidden City Includes: Forbidden City entry ticket, English‑speaking guide. Meet your guide at the Meridian Gate. Package 5: Private Tour: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City & Summer Palace Duration: Approximately 6 hours Route: Tian’anmen Square → Forbidden City → Summer Palace Includes: Dedicated private guide, professional driver, all attraction tickets. Package 6: Private Day Trip: Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City & Great Wall Duration: Full‑day excursion Route: Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City, then choose either Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall Includes: Private guide, driver, all attraction entrance tickets. **Great Wall cable car is not included.**

Includes

Entry ticket to the sites listed in your option Professional English guide if you choose option 3-6 Private vehicle if you choose option 5-6

Excludes

Great Wall cable car Food Transportation if you choose 1-4 English speaking guide if you choose option 1-2

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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