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Join an English-guided group tour of Beijing's Forbidden City, the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Starting at the Meridian Gate, you'll walk the core route through the Halls of Supreme, Central and Preserving Harmony to Yanxi Palace, the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Palace of Earthly Tranquility and the Imperial Garden. Your guide brings the grand architecture and imperial stories to life. Admission tickets are not included and must be arranged separately.

Walk through the Forbidden City,
imperial palace of the Ming and Qing, with an English guide
The Forbidden City was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and is a symbol of ancient China. Walking between its high walls and deep courtyards, you can truly feel its former glory. This is an English-guided join-in group tour of about 30 people, with a choice of 9:00 AM or 1:00 PM departures. Forbidden City admission tickets are not included.
From the Meridian Gate to the Three Great Halls

Start at the Meridian Gate, the main entrance, then pass through the Gate of Supreme Harmony to the Halls of Supreme, Central and Preserving Harmony. Your guide shares the architectural highlights and imperial anecdotes along the way.
Explore the inner palaces and Imperial Garden

Continue via Yanxi Palace to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Union and the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, where emperors and empresses lived, and end at the Imperial Garden. The exact route may be adjusted by the guide on site.
Hear your guide clearly with a receiver

Disinfected earphone receivers let you hear your guide clearly. Receivers are issued per family and require a deposit or ID; please return them after use.
※ Forbidden City admission and Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery tickets are not included.
※ After your booking is confirmed, local customer support will contact you.
English guide service (join-in group of about 30 people)
Earphone receiver rental (per family, deposit or ID required)
Forbidden City general admission ticket
Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery tickets
Transportation
Personal expenses and anything not listed in the inclusions
Photography service
After your booking is confirmed, local customer support will contact you.
At the meeting time, go to the Palace Museum ticket gate and verify your booking with the phone number, ID or name you provided.
The tour runs on your selected date.
The Palace Museum (Forbidden City) ticket gate
9:00 AM departure: 08:30–09:00
1:00 PM departure: 12:30–13:00
Please follow your guide's notification for the exact time.
Meridian Gate → Gate of Supreme Harmony → Hall of Supreme Harmony → Hall of Central Harmony → Hall of Preserving Harmony → Yanxi Palace → Palace of Heavenly Purity → Hall of Union → Palace of Earthly Tranquility → Imperial Garden
The Palace Museum (Forbidden City) ticket gate, Dongcheng District, Beijing