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Beijing Forbidden City Admission Ticket Pre Booking Service
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Beijing Forbidden City Admission Ticket Pre Booking Service

By Lily's Beijing Tour Guide & Car Service
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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 admission tickets to start exploring the former seat of Chinese power at your own pace. Upgrade to add a tour guide or entry to the Treasure Gallery.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation

Ages 0-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile 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
  • Upgrade to include a tour guide or entry to the Treasure Gallery

  • Admission ticket
  • Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
  • Entry/Admission - Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian)
  • Entry/Admission - Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian)
  • Entry/Admission - Gate of Heavenly Purity
  • Entry/Admission - Palace of Earthly Tranquility
  • Entry/Admission - The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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 the site from the main entrance, near the Meridian Gate. You’ll enter directly into the sprawling palace complex and start exploring right away. 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.  Upgrade to add a tour guide, who can talk you through the site's rich and complex history, or tickets to the Antiquarium of the Palace Museum (Treasure Gallery), home to precious relics that survived the revolution.

  • Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26448P67

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Please note: Passport name and number is required at time of booking for “all participants” upon booking
  • Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for direct entry. (not for Chinese tourist)
  • Please ensure all travelers' passport number and full name (must match your passport) is provided and accurate upon booking. Otherwise, you won't be able to access to the attraction
  • The ticket is only valid on the day you book to travel
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If children's height over 1.2 meters (3'9"), please purchase Youth Ticket upon booking (under 1.2 meters is free to join) Please ensure you follow this restriction upon booking. Don't be risky as Forbidden City will not let your kids in for free if the height is over 1.2 meters.
  • This is only pre-booking service, if we get the ticket then the comfirmation letter will received 7 days in advance.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

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

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26448P67

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HK$79.71
per adult (price varies by group size)
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  • Happiness57938895965
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best tour experience!
    Lucy, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the history of China at the different sites. Gave us great photo recommendations at our different tour sites. The banquet food for lunch was very good. Definitely take the cable car up the Great Wall. For the younger set-ride down on the tobaggan. Her English was very proficient and answered our questions appropriately. Ask for Lucy Yi.
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  • Relax35267055951
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An Excellent 1 Day Tour
    EXCELLENT TOUR. DO IT. ASK FOR LUCY YI. We're from the US and booked this tour online. Lucy was a fantastic tour guide, knowledgeable with excellent English we could understand, and was great answering any questions we had. (We've been touring China and not all tour guides are the most understandable, and comprehend questions). She also took us to the better quality souvenir shops, and pointed out the local artisans. We went to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City (which she had really interesting knowledge about), and Mutianyu Great Wall (she knew the best photo spots). She kept us on track and got us through the day. Would absolutely reccomend.
    Written 18 September 2024
  • J7042JLbenb
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very easy way to see the highlights!
    Maggie was a really great guide who had a lot of knowledge about the sites and let us go at our own pace to take it all in. It was also a very comfortable car which made the tour more enjoyable. Everything was taken care of in advance. Highly recommend!
    Written 18 September 2024
  • fosterw605
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    1 day in Beijing - see the highlights
    Maggie was a great guide! She was very friendly & knowledgeable, and was able to answer all of our many questions. She made sure we saw all of the things we had on the itinerary to see and kept us on track, and she was fun to spend the day with! I would book a tour with Maggie again!
    Written 18 September 2024
  • samcT6251NI
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    Highlights tour Beijing
    A fabulous highlights tour. Everything was perfect - from the organisation to the tour. Jerry was our guide and he is funny, kind and quickly gauges your engagement. He is informative and attentive. The driver was fabulous and efficient. The Great Wall is a must see and was made better by the chair lift and toboggan. Can not recommend highly enough - was a perfect day
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  • 863pauliusv
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Truly amazing experience
    Jeffrey was an exceptional guide during our tour of the Great Wall and Forbidden City, offering captivating insights that truly brought the history and culture of these iconic landmarks to life. His deep knowledge and engaging storytelling made the experience both educational and enjoyable. Gary, our driver, provided a smooth and comfortable journey between the sites, navigating with ease and ensuring we arrived promptly and safely. Together, their professionalism and dedication turned our tour into an unforgettable adventure. I highly recommend this incredible duo for anyone seeking a seamless, enriching, and memorable travel experience!
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  • Cosmopolitan644568
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    Great Tour with great guide.
    Jeffrey was an outstanding guide on our tour of the Great Wall and Forbidden City, sharing fascinating insights and making history come alive. Gary, our driver, ensured we travelled comfortably and efficiently between sites. Both made the experience exceptional—highly recommend this dynamic duo for a memorable journey!
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    Lucy is an amazing tour guide!!! Great day in Beijing
    Lucy our tour guide was amazing! We went to the Great Wall of China, toured the forbidden city, and Tiananmen Square. She made our experience so easy and we learned so much. She knew so much history and took us to see little gems on the way. I would ask for her if you want an amazing tour!
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    Forbidden City Tour
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  • jackwM3945HM
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    Informative, insightful and AWESOME
    She was extremely knowledgeable sharing a lot of amazing stories and historical facts about the forbidden city! I feel like I learned a lot while also seeing amazing artifacts and buildings!
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  • MaureenOH2019
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    Awesome experience
    Wow! What a day. Lucy, our guide for thr day, was fantastic. Friendly and so knowledgeable. She advised us to start early ( 7.30am) to avoid rhe crowds and we were so glad we did. Views were stunning and we felt we had a very personalised experience. We had a fab trip.
    Written 15 September 2024
  • E6750CVguys
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    Great Wall, fabulous trip
    Lucy was amazing…. We had such a great time at the wall…. The right amount of helpful information and fun…. Go early… we left Beijing at 7.30am and were able to miss most crowds….and it was really busy when we left…. Great day out! 😀
    Written 15 September 2024
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    Great experience
    Maggie was a great tour guide. She is very friendly and informative. The tour packs in a bunch of sites in a day. Maggie even helped me plan what to do with my other day in Beijing.
    Written 15 September 2024
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    Visited Tiammen square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall!
    Maggie was wonderful! We had a great experience. She is very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend her for any booking a tour. Even though the day ran long because of traffic she performed a tea ceremony! Excellent experience!
    Written 15 September 2024
  • 960lukaszn
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    Historic Tour of Beijing
    Lucy is an exceptional individual, both professionally and personally. One of her standout qualities is her excellent communication skills. Her passion for Chinese history shines through in her conversations, where she not only shares her deep knowledge but does so in a way that makes the subject engaging.
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Felix
6 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
We booked two tickets and only put in one passport. We got reminded that both numbers are needed so we sent them. In the morning they told us everything is fine and we can go on. At the entrance only one of the tickets worked and the other one got cancelled. Passport number that they wrote was "123456789" which is obviously not a passport number. When I asked the company for a refund they told me that the ticket was valid and I did not get my money back for the ticket!!!!
Written 23 January 2020
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Dear Friend, Thank you taking your valuable time to write the review for us. When you booked the ticket, you missing one passport number. And we sent you the email to ask for another passport number. You replied last minute. When we got the confirmation, we did booked two tickets, one is correct passport number one is not correct, so we cancelled one ticket and rebooked another one ticket with the second passport number you provided last minute. And we sent you the E-ticket by the message. The only reason you can't use it was the second number your provided is not correct. Before you write this review, I suggest you to double check your passport number and the number you gave to us last minute and also you can see the E-ticket information on Tripadvisor dashboard message. We booked the second ticket with the number you provided to us last minute. Kindly remind all our potential customer, please double check the passport number when you book the ticket . The passport number will be your entry ticket. Regards Lily
Written 24 January 2020
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Rufio2201
San Francisco, CA9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Solo
Lily was amazing! After I booked a tour, I was notified within a few hours that they could not accommodate my original itinerary. This would've been a frustrating experiencing, but she went above and beyond what I expected. Not only did she provide me with alternative options for my original tour, but she also helped me with additional reservations to other attractions that was never a part of the deal. I found her to be friendly, thoughtful, and very professional. If I ever return to Beijing I'm contacting her tour company first.
Written 3 April 2023
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Hi Rufio I feel very happy to be able to help you. Your praise will make me full of passion and motivation. We will continue to strive to serve every tourist well. Remind tourists to Beijing to book their itinerary and tickets in advance, otherwise it will be difficult to buy scenic spot tickets on the same day now. Best wishes Lily
Written 6 April 2023
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Vicky L
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Angela was a great tour guide! Very energetic, patient & a good story-teller. We enjoyed our time with her. Would recommend her services 😊 Also highly suggest you rent a hanfu so you can take good pics inside!
Written 6 September 2024
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Frances W
Porto, Portugal1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
It’s not expected. It didn’t specify mention that they were going to reserve the tickets for the customer. No cancellation email was informing us. Even you choose the reserve now and pay later, they still charge you 48 hours ahead of your reservation. But they already knew that they couldn’t reserve the tickets for you before 7 days of your reservation. Totally is not making sense. Confirmation emails were sent before our visit, we though we got the tickets until we found out that we didn’t get them at the entrance. And we needed to call customer service to find out what was going on. And they said they will request the refund. Not recommend it.
Written 24 April 2023
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Dear friend, I am really sorry about your bad experience. If you booked our ticket and cann't go in. You can just ask for full refund anytime. But I guess you put this review on the wrong listing. Because we closed out this booking for over than 1 month. We know how hard to book the Forbidden city ticket right now. There are only 30000 tickets available per day. And it could have 10 times domestic tourist trying to order this ticket at the same time. So, we closed out for 2 months. And do the full refund for all of those guest who don't have the ticket. Being able to book tickets to the Forbidden City now is equivalent to winning the lottery. I sincerely hope that the Forbidden City can release more tickets every day according to the expectations of tourists. Regards Lily
Written 25 April 2023
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Ho Tin W
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
Lily's Beijing Tour Guide was very helpful and easy to contact in booking and arranging meet up for the tour.

Our tour guide Daisy brought the Forbidden City to life with her explanations and stories, and it was most helpful and relaxing to be able to follow someone through the maze like Forbidden City and really took the stress out of navigating and finding the right places. Communicating in English was easy and most appreciated. Thank you very much for taking care of us
Written 9 September 2024
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Sue J
st gilles du mene63 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
Went to the forbidden city as it seemed like the thing to do in Beijing . I must admit to being underwhelmed. Tianamen square is big but has little of merit despite its size and it’s a long walk from here to the other side of the forbidden city which is much the same from start to finish. I’m sure it’s a truly great set of historical buildings but they didn’t hold my attention. On the other hand - the summer palace was fascinating and if you only have time to see one thing I would give forbidden city a miss and go to summer palace.
Written 16 October 2023
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Diego B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Friends
We did the guided tour with Sofia in September 2024. Prior to the day of the visit she provided us with detailed information about the meeting place and the metro line that we had to take, detailing the line and the exit of the subway. During the visit she gave us a lot of information and offered to take us pictures. She was very friendly and kind.
Written 10 September 2024
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Barbara L
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
We had an amazing day with Lucy! She explained the main points of the forbidden city and told us many stories about the imperators!! We would definitely recommend this tour! We have enjoyed so much that have also booked the Great Wall Tour with Lily Company
Written 28 August 2024
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Emmett K
Huntington, WV1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
Trip was amazing. Opted for the guided tour and it was well worth it. Wendy, our guide, spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable. We spent several hours going through the entire city learning about the dynasties and how they lived. It was only myself and 2 other people in the group so it was like having a private tour guide. Shout out to my fellow tour mates from Arnstorf! We all had a great time.
Written 27 July 2024
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HannaBanan
Stade, Germany3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Friends
We were denied entry. The passport numbers have to be registered. When we came to the checkpoint they could not match the numbers. I rechecked if I have given the wrong number. But they matched. I requested my money back but the tourprovider declined sending me a screenshot how the numbers have been registered...
In the end we were denied entry and the tourprovider will also not refund us.
Written 17 March 2023
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Dear Johanna Wicht I sincerely sorry for the unhappiness that happened. We did book the tickets for you that you can tell from the screenshot we sent to you. The passports number were in the system already. But you asked for full refund when the Forbidden city was closed during that day and for the reason of Unexpected/medical circumstances. "We hope that friends who have booked tickets for Forbidden City must provide the correct passport number. If it occurs that you have already been booked and cannot be entered, please contact us in time. We will solve the problem as soon as possible with the Forbidden city. Best Regards Lily
Written 19 March 2023
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