Attractions & guided tours

Half-day guided tour of the Forbidden City

Free cancellation

Language: English, French

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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Entrance Fees Included

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Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

Learn about Beijing's history through a visit to the Forbidden City
Visit one of the largest and best-preserved attractions in China
Wander through the rooms once occupied by emperors and empresses

What to expect

During this tour, you'll explore the Forbidden City which was established in 1420 and has been around for five centuries. You'll discover its importance as the center of Chinese power, and see the collection of the Imperial Palace Museum.

You'll contemplate the unparalleled architecture of this imperial palace and hear about its current role as the Palace Museum of dynastic art and history. The Palace Museum is one of the most prestigious museums in China because of its abundant collections.

One of the best-preserved imperial palaces in China, the Forbidden City is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is listed as an important historic site by the central government of China.

What's included

Guided tour
Entrance ticket

Where

4 Jingshan Front St, Dongcheng, Beijing, China

Meeting point:

Meet your guide in front of the Meridian Gate. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts.

What to remember

Know in advance:

this tour operates with a minimum of 10 participants. If the minimum isn't met, the activity will be canceled and you will be fully refunded

Remember to bring:

it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothes and bring your own lunch (sandwich suggested)
don't forget to bring your passport. You will need to present it at the entrance to the site

Provider

CHINA HORIZON TRAVEL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 24 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

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