Skip the Line: Beijing Forbidden City Admission Ticket

Highlights

Pre-booked direct entry to the Forbidden City; explore five centuries of Chinese history
Beat the crowds: No need to wait to purchase a ticket
Wander the 178-acre palace grounds at your own pace

Summary

The rush to purchase an entrance ticket for the Forbidden City can take precious time away from your visit. With pre-booked admission, use your passport to access at the main entrance, directly across from Tiananmen Gate. You’ll enter directly into the sprawling palace complex and start exploring right away. Luckily, due to its size, the 15th-century royal residence never feels crowded, despite its popularity as one of Beijing’s top attractions. With these pre-booked tickets, you’ll beat the crowds at the entrance and enjoy plenty of space to admire the magnificent royal pagodas. Visit the Hall of Supreme Harmony, which contains the imperial throne, and the emperor’s private garden, where you'll find a peaceful Daoist temple. During the Ming Dynasty, only the emperor had access to the entire palace complex. Now, you can wander at your leisure through the 178-acre grounds. Walk through five centuries of Chinese history and get a firsthand look at the sight’s intricate architecture, which adhered to the traditional practice of feng shui.

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Why take this tour?

The Forbidden City is a massive, 15th-century palace complex that once served as the royal residence of 24 Chinese emperors. It’s also one of Beijing’s top attractions, with the crowds to match. Enter directly into the UNESCO World Heritage-listed compound with these pre-booked direct entry admission tickets to start exploring the former seat of Chinese power at your own pace.

What’s included?

Admission ticket
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 6h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Lily's Beijing Tour Guide & Car Service

About operator:

Come and experience China Lily's Tours, we have exciting ancient cities, enchanting scenery, exotic foods and friendly people. We are versatile and diversified. We handle individuals, groups, families, the young and young-at-heart. We understand seekers as well as museum lovers. And our resources include a group of well-trained foreign language speaking tour guides and land transportation fleet.