Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

4.9
(264 reviews)
Beijing, China

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Come and join this half-day Beijing mini group tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, let a professional tour guide who provides in-depth commentary and shows you the best photo ops make you learn and experience the most in the trip. With us, enjoy a pure sightseeing without any shopping stops. Benefit from our worry-free ticket booking and fast entry priority.

- Wander through Tiananmen Square and witness famous monumental structures
- Admire resplendent palaces of the dynastic era in UNESCO-listed Forbidden City
- Mini group with limited capacity, for personalized service and low price.

What's Included

Unlimited bottles of drinking water
Pick up and drop off to hotels within the third ring road of the Beijing city (if option selected)
Entrance fee to the Forbidden City
This part is only for tour option of "Small Group to Tiananmen Sq. & Forbidden City with Tickets"
Air conditioned van with chauffeur (if option selected)
Headset to receive your guide's explanations
Entrance fees to Mutianyu Great Wall (if option selected)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Gratuities to the guide
Meals
Not suitable for: People over 85 years old and wheelchair

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Notice: The meeting point might be changed. The exact information will be sent to you one day before the trip starts.

End point

The North Gate of the Forbidden City (the Palace Museum)

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Beijing

    At around 08:00 am, meet your tour guide at the meeting point.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

    Let’s take a leisurely stroll on Tiananmen Square while admiring the brilliant landmark buildings around. Note: To pass through the security check quickly, especially during holidays, we suggest you leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to go through the no-bag passage.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang) (Pass by)

    Appearance

    Admission ticket free
  • Monument of the People's Heroes (Pass by)

    Appearance

    Admission ticket free
  • Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang) (Pass by)

    Appearance

    Admission ticket free
  • National Museum Of China (Pass by)

    Appearance

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

    Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace, and we’ll come to the 600-year-old Forbidden City, the largest and most intact imperial palace complex, and home to 24 emperors from 1368 to 1911 AD. With your guide, visit the most essential palaces on the central axis and chambers on the two wings among its 9,999 rooms, with in-depth explanations and expert photography guidance. Note: The Treasure Gallery, the Gallery of Timepieces, and temporary exhibitions are not included.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

    Visit

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

    Visit the three main halls of the Outer Court where ancient emperors held state ceremonies.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Palace of Heavenly Purity

    Visit the three main palaces of the Inner Court, the emperor’s sleeping quarters and the place for him to handle daily affairs.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

    Visit the entertainment venue for the emperor and the imperial harem.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Gate of Divine Prowess (Pass by)

    The tour is over at this gate, the exit of the Forbidden City, and you can either take advantage of your ticket to linger longer inside on your own, or leave with your guide. Your guide will be glad to provide you with lunch recommendations and transportation suggestions for your way back. Note: A private tour will be offered if you have 9 people or more.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tickets to the Forbidden City require a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and are easily sold out, so you are advised to book the tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international travelers will need to line up at the entrance to buy tickets.
  • Please get ready at the meeting point at least 5 minutes in advance of the pick-up time confirmed with you a day before. No-show is non-refundable.
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