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Beijing Forbidden City （Palace Museum ）Ticket Booking

By NextStop Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$24 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

The Forbidden City is also known as Palace Museum, it was the imperial residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the centre of political power in China for over 500 years from 1420 to 1924. The palace as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. The Forbidden City is arguably the most famous palace in all of Chinese history, and is the largest and best preserved royal palace complex still standing in the world. Everyone entering the Forbidden City must queue for security checks. Please bring your passport.

Due to the numbers of tourist restrictions in the Forbidden City every day, a very limited ticket available daily and can be booked on the app 7 days in advance. Most of the time, tickets to the Forbidden City are hard to buy. Through our booking service, we can save you time and energy.

Activity location

  • The Palace Museum
    • 4 Jing Shan Qian Jie
    • 100009, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Forbidden City
    • 4号 Jing Shan Qian Jie
    • 100009, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

Check availability

Afternoon ticket

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h

Entry time: 11:00AM-15:30PM
Important reminder: Please provide the names and passport numbers of all travellers. Entry to Forbidden City is by passport.

Price details
AU$23.57 x 1 AdultAU$23.57
Total
Price is AU$23.57
Until Tue, 26 May

Morning ticket

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h

Entry time: 8:30AM-12:00PM
Important reminder: Please provide the names and passport numbers of all travellers. Entry to Forbidden City is by passport.

Price details
AU$23.57 x 1 AdultAU$23.57
Total
Price is AU$23.57
Until Tue, 26 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission/Ticket - Forbidden City

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

The Palace Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Forbidden City is also known as Palace Museum, it was the imperial residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the centre of political power in China for over 500 years from 1420 to 1924. The palace as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. The Forbidden City is arguably the most famous palace in all of Chinese history, and is the largest and best preserved royal palace complex still standing in the world. Due to the numbers of tourist restrictions in the Forbidden City every day, a very limited ticket available daily and can be booked on the app 7 days in advance. Most of the time, tickets to the Forbidden City are hard to buy. Through our booking service, we can save you time and energy.

Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Main southern entrance of the Forbidden City, with grand tower architecture and historical ceremonial significance.

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The largest and most prestigious hall. Venue for imperial coronations, weddings and major state rituals. Features golden dragon throne, ten roof creatures and grand marble platform.

Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian)

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
A square pavilion-style hall between the other two. Used by emperors to rest and review rituals scripts before grand ceremonies.

Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Hosted the final imperial civil service exams in Qing dynasty. Boasts the Forbidden City’s largest stone carving (250-ton dragon-and-cloud slab) at the rear.

Palace of Heavenly Purity

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Emperor’s bedroom and office before Emperor Yongzheng. Home to the famous “Upright and Bright” plaque, behind which the secret imperial succession edict was kept.

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The imperial garden at the northern end of the central axis. Features the Hall of Imperial Peace, rockeries, ancient cypress trees and pavilions. A serene retreat for the imperial family.

Gate of Divine Prowess

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The northern gate and main exit of the Forbidden City. Formerly with bells and drums for telling time; faces Jingshan Park directly outside.

Location

Activity location

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    The Palace Museum
    • 4 Jing Shan Qian Jie
    • 100009, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Forbidden City
    • 4号 Jing Shan Qian Jie
    • 100009, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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