Half-day tour of the Palace Museum, Beijing [Includes admission ticket + complimentary Treasure Ticket] Multiple tour options available / Guided tours in Chinese, English, Cantonese, and Russian.
Half-day tour of the Palace Museum, Beijing [Includes admission ticket + complimentary Treasure Ticket] Multiple tour options available / Guided tours in Chinese, English, Cantonese, and Russian.
Half-day tour of the Palace Museum, Beijing [Includes admission ticket + complimentary Treasure Ticket] Multiple tour options available / Guided tours in Chinese, English, Cantonese, and Russian.
Half-day tour of the Palace Museum, Beijing [Includes admission ticket + complimentary Treasure Ticket] Multiple tour options available / Guided tours in Chinese, English, Cantonese, and Russian.
Half-day tour of the Palace Museum, Beijing [Includes admission ticket + complimentary Treasure Ticket] Multiple tour options available / Guided tours in Chinese, English, Cantonese, and Russian.
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Half-day tour of the Palace Museum, Beijing [Includes admission ticket + complimentary Treasure Ticket] Multiple tour options available / Guided tours in Chinese, English, Cantonese, and Russian.

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Join-in tour/Private tour
Meet at meeting point
Free cancellation by 6:00 PM, 3 days before the date of use
From
PHP 1,121.95
per person
Limited-time sale
10% off

Highlights

Top-Selling Forbidden City Experience with 1B+ Bookings​
​Curated Must-Visit Routes: Explore 600-year imperial legacy through meticulously designed iconic trails.
Equipped with wireless headphones, you can listen to the wonderful narration during the tour guide's explanation.
A professional guide with more than 10 years of experience in leading a group will provide you with 3 hours of wonderful explanation service.
* Options: Morning/Afternoon sessions available for small premium groups.
Package and price
Date of use
2026-08-16
2026-08-18
2026-08-19
Local timeCurrency: USDPrices shown are the lowest prices for the current date
Package
Join-in tour
Private tour
Morning session for the Palace Museum group tour (tickets included, English guided tour)
FromUS$1,121.95
Afternoon Palace Museum group tour (tickets included, English guided tour)
FromUS$1,121.95
Private Guide - English-language commentary available, morning and afternoon sessions.
FromUS$11,219.51
Overview
Departs from Beijing
Starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 12:00 PM
Tour guide (English)
Transportation options: Walking
Details
Meet at meeting point
8:30 AM meet at Donghuamen Residential District, Beijing Details
guide: We will contact you by text or phone around 8:00 PM one day in advance to let you know the specific meeting time and location. Please keep your phone accessible. Please plan your time accordingly, go to the Forbidden City on your own, and meet on time. Thank you! Please be sure to bring a valid ID for ticket checking and entry. If there is a queue at the ticket gate security check peak season , the waiting time will be slightly longer.
Transportation via Walking
Meet at the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City
Walking time: Approx. 10 minutes
The Palace Museum Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Entry tickets included
Attractions in the park:Treasure House
3 hours
Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian) Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free entry
15 minutes
Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian) Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free entry
15 minutes
Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian) Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free entry
15 minutes
Palace of Heavenly Purity Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free entry
15 minutes
Jiaotai Palace Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free entry
15 minutes
Palace of Earthly Tranquility Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free entry
15 minutes
Palace of Earthly Honor Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free entry
15 minutes
Chuxiu Palace Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free entry
15 minutes
Imperial Garden Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Free entry
15 minutes
Yanxigong Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free entry
The guide will provide a 3-hour buided commentary, and the tour ends here. You can then free time in the Forbidden City.
15 minutes
The Treasure Gallery Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Entry tickets included
The Treasure House admission ticket is buided commentary and does not include the buided commentary. You need to visit the museum on your own after the tour.
15 minutes
Return to designated point
12:00 PM return to The Palace Museum,
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
What's included
Product details

[Instructions for Tourists Placing Orders]

Mainland Chinese citizens can only purchase tickets using their ID cards and enter the park with their ID cards. Residents of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan can only use their Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, or Residence Permit for Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Residents; passports cannot be used for booking! Other nationalities can use their passports/Foreign Permanent Resident Cards for reservations.

[Ticket Information]

  • Documents from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan need to be booked 7 days in advance.

[Children's Meal Details]

  • This product's children's package is applicable to Chinese citizens (including residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) under the age of 18. Foreign children are not eligible for the Palace Museum's discount policy. If your child holds a foreign passport, please order as an adult; if you order as a child, you will need to pay an additional 20 RMB per person for the ticket price after successful ticketing! Please be aware of this!

[Forbidden City Ticket Check-in Hours]

  • Starting November 1, 2023, the Palace Museum will implement time-slot-based visits. Please plan your time accordingly.
  • The morning session starts at 12:00 noon on the same day.
  • The earliest ticket check-in time for afternoon sessions is 11:00 AM on the same day;
  • Off-season (November 1st - March 31st): Last entry time: 3:30 PM;
  • During peak season (April 1 - October 31), the latest entry time is 16:00.

[Cancellation and Ticket Refund Processing Time]

  • For orders requested for refunds between 6 PM and 11 PM during April-October and all holidays, processing will begin after 11 PM and be completed within 24 hours. Orders placed outside of these periods will be processed within one hour. Please consider this before ordering!

The Palace Museum in Beijing is a large-scale comprehensive museum built on the foundation of the Ming and Qing imperial palaces and their collections. It integrates ancient architectural complexes, imperial collections, and cultural arts from various dynasties.

▴Snail Travel's professional team has designed the essential routes to the Forbidden City, equipped with wireless headphones, to let you experience the infinite charm of the Forbidden City.

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Eligibility
Adult: 18–59 years old
Child: 3–17 years old
Senior: 60–80 years old
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 6:00 PM, 3 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted before 6:00 PM 2 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 50% will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted before 12:00 PM 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 80% will be charged.
A fee of 100% will be charged for cancellations requested before 11:59 PM on the day of date of use.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.

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