Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Start your day's exploration of the Forbidden City in the morning with pickup from the lobby of your Beijing hotel. Board a comfortable tour vehicle with your guide and group and head out for the Forbidden City, one of Beijing's top attractions. Upon arrival, bypass the long lines and whisk directly inside with your pre-booked entrance ticket. Begin your exploration of the world's largest imperial complex, also one of the best-preserved sites in the world. Also called the Palace Museum, this attraction boasts approximately 10,000 rooms in total, where 24 emperors lived for over a span of 500 years from the Ming to the Qing dynasty. Learn about the detailed, eclectic history of the site from your guide, an expert in Chinese culture, during your tour. Please see the Itinerary section for a full list of the 18 different palaces visited during the tour. Your tour ends in the Forbidden City; you are responsible for your own transportation back to your hotel. Please Note: all traveler names and passport number required required. You MUST provide your above info upon booking, in case the tickets are sold out. You MUST have your passport with you for attending this tour.

4 hours

Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

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15 minutes

Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men)

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20 minutes

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

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30 minutes

Palace of Heavenly Purity

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20 minutes

Gate of Heavenly Purity

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15 minutes

Palace of Earthly Tranquility

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15 minutes

Hall of Union

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15 minutes

The Antiquarium of The Palace Museum

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1 hour

The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum

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20 minutes

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

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30 minutes

Gate of Divine Prowess (Pass By)

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