Forbidden City Guided Tour

Embark on a captivating guided tour of the Forbidden City, an iconic symbol of Beijing. This experience is a must-see!

Tour Options

During the booking process, you'll be able to select between the following two options:

Forbidden City Guided Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the JinYu Hutong Station and begin this guided tour of the Forbidden City of Beijing.

With your expert guide, you'll explore the immense courtyards, pagodas, and pavilions, imagining the ceremonies held by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. This UNESCO site is the world's largest architectural ensemble of ancient wooden structures.

Explore the spacious courtyards and pavilions used for official ceremonies, while discovering the architecture's details and the symbolism behind features like yellow roof tiles and imperial decorations.

Visit the Royal Treasury Museum to appreciate ancient craftsmanship. The tour ends here, but you can continue your exploration within the city walls.

Important: This tour operates at 8:30 am and lasts between 3.5 and 4 hours.

Forbidden City Guided Tour + Tiananmen Square

This option includes a visit to Tiananmen Square before the Forbidden City tour. We'll meet at the Muji Hotel Beijing and explore significant landmarks in modern Chinese history.

Step through the Tian'anmen Gate, the site of Mao Zedong's proclamation in 1949. Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world at 100 acres (40.5 hectares) and features the Monument to the People’s Heroes.

Surrounding buildings, including the National Museum of China and the Great Hall of the People, highlight the nation's history, including the 1989 protests. After this, we will head to the Forbidden City.

Important: This tour operates at 11:30 am and lasts between 4 and 4.5 hours.

Important Info

We require a minimum of 10 people per group to run this tour. If this number is not met, an alternative date will be offered.Tickets to the Forbidden City are limited; advance booking is recommended.For bookings made more than one week in advance, tickets will be purchased online. For less than a week, guests will need to queue for tickets.On the day of the activity, a short form needs to be filled to enter the Forbidden City with the guide's assistance.Provide your passport details accurately during the booking, as tickets will be issued based on this information.