Forbidden City Travel Guides

Practical, up-to-date guides to visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing: tickets and prices, the best time to go, what's actually inside, and how it compares to the Palace Museum, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall.

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Forbidden City Tour in Beijing – Group or Private with Tickets

This guided tour explores Beijing’s iconic Tian’anmen Square and the magnificent Forbidden City, the world’s largest ancient imperial palace. Walk through grand halls and courtyards with a knowledgeable guide who shares the rich history of China’s emperors. Group and private options available with flexible timings.

  • 4.8
  • 8 hours
  • 84,587+ booked
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