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Forbidden City and Royal Treasure Museum Half Day Tour
Next available dates
Wed
Nov 13
Thu
Nov 14
Fri
Nov 15
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Forbidden City Afternoon Group
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Note: Chinese citizens need to book 7 days in advance.
Departure Time: 12:30pm: This Option Inclusion: English speaking tour guide, Entrance ticket to the Forbidden City and Treasure Museum.
Departure Time: 12:30pm: This Option Inclusion: English speaking tour guide, Entrance ticket to the Forbidden City and Treasure Museum.
Next availability: Wed, Nov 13
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USD 39.28
Forbidden City Morning Group
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Note: Chinese citizens need to book 7 days in advance.
Depature Time: 8:30am: This Option Inclusion: English speaking tour guide, Entrance ticket to the Forbidden City and Treasure Museum.
Depature Time: 8:30am: This Option Inclusion: English speaking tour guide, Entrance ticket to the Forbidden City and Treasure Museum.
Next availability: Wed, Nov 13
From
USD 39.28
Highlights
This immersive half-day tour takes you to the Forbidden City and Royal Treasure Museum. Your journey begins as you enter the majestic gates of the Forbidden City. This is the former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Forbidden City is also the largest royal palace in the world. Follow in the footsteps of emperors as you explore this UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander through the grand halls, intricate pavilions, and vast courtyards. Marvel at the exquisite architecture and learn about the palace's fascinating past.
Next, delve into the treasures of China's royal heritage at the Royal Treasure Museum. Admire a dazzling array of artefacts. The museum is home to precious jade, intricate ceramics, and exquisite artworks that once belonged to China's emperors. Gain insight into the opulent lifestyle of the imperial court. Learn the significance of these treasures in Chinese history and culture. Book now for a unique glimpse into China's luxurious imperial past.
Next, delve into the treasures of China's royal heritage at the Royal Treasure Museum. Admire a dazzling array of artefacts. The museum is home to precious jade, intricate ceramics, and exquisite artworks that once belonged to China's emperors. Gain insight into the opulent lifestyle of the imperial court. Learn the significance of these treasures in Chinese history and culture. Book now for a unique glimpse into China's luxurious imperial past.
4 hours to explore: Walk around and fully view the palace complex.
Comprehensive tour: Cover the West, East, and Central Line.
Meridian Gate: Board the Meridian Gate and take a closer look at the elegant turrets.
Museums: Visit the distinctive Royal Garden and the Royal Family Residence.
Itinerary
Start of Tour (8:30AM)
Meet your tour guide at the meeting point nearby the Forbidden City.Forbidden City Guided Tour (9:00AM)
Forbidden City guided tour will last 3.5 hours and the sightseeing route includes the most majestic and brilliant ancient buildings.End of Tour (12:30PM)
4 hoursAdmission ticket includedThe tour will end at the North Gate before you can continue to explore the Forbidden City at your own pace.
What's included
INCLUDED
Headsets to hear the guide (for groups over 10 people)
English-speaking tour guide
Exclusively designed exploration gifts
Entry ticket to the Royal Treasure Museum
Entry ticket to the Forbidden City
NOT INCLUDED
Tips and gratuities
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe Forbidden City and Royal Treasure Museum Half Day Tour is highly recommended for its knowledgeable and friendly guides like Linda, Clare, and Harry. Customers praise the well-organized tours, efficient communication, and insightful historical explanations. The tour is considered a must-visit for a comprehensive and enjoyable experience of the Forbidden City.
Additional information
Operating Hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 8:00AM to 12:30PM
What To Bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Warm jacket in the winter
Camera
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
Public transportation options are available nearby.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Booking the entry ticket of the Forbidden City is not easy. To ensure the success of your ticket booking to the Forbidden City, All travellers' “full name, nationality and passport number” is required. You MUST provide the above info to the tour operator upon booking.
The tour operator cannot guarantee a 100% success in ticket booking during the peak tourist season. As such, in this situation, the tour may cancelled and you will receive a full refund.
Booking Confirmation
Your booking will be confirmed by the provider instantly.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be processed if cancelled at least 48 hours before date of selection. No refund will be processed if cancelled less than 48 hours before the date of selection.
Redemption Notes
Show mobile or printed voucher to the staff before commencing the activity.
Ticket Validity
Upon booking confirmation, this ticket is valid on the date of selection only.
Location
Address
No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China 100009
Provider
BEIJING BOTRIP TOUR HOLIDAY COMPANY CO., LTD.
Was good. Had a child with us, and guide linda was helpful and accommodating. Child should ideally be able to walk for 4 hours.
We arrived early at the meeting point but our guide 丹 was already there! 丹 is knowledgeable, friendly and cheerful. We had a great time at Forbidden City, soaking in the snippets of history shared by 丹 and admiring the architectural beauty and exhibitions. 丹 was kind to share her recommendations for food too.
The guide Jack was great, knowledgeable and gave in-in-depth insight into the history, events and stories of the Forbidden City. Highly recommended!
Extremely disappointed with the tour. The tour started from side door (East gate) and bypassed the main door at Tian An Men. The tour guide couldn't speak well in English, and she skipped most of the major landmarks. Generally she was using side alleys with no crowd to navigate around. We were walking on the perimeters instead of hitting to the centre of the attractions. The explanations couldn't relate to the point of interests but more like generic stories that had happened in the past. More than half of the tour members left half way and decided to navigate on their own. She was more interested in getting a good ratings (via the link she sent to us) than offering a good guide. Some tour members who did direct booking were paying on the spot, at the rate 50% of what Pelago is charging. The premium we paid in Pelago doesn't justify the value at all. Please avoid this tour at all cost.