▲ Step into The Palace Museum, the world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden architectural complex. A professional English/Russian/Spanish on-site guide will help you understand the power struggles, rituals, and daily life of the 600-year imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in half a day. Admission ticket included, no need to book yourself; optional hotel pickup for a hassle-free start.
▲ [Notice for travelers] Chinese mainland citizens can only use their ID card to purchase tickets and enter the venue with their ID card. Residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan can only use the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, or Residence Permit for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Residents to book tickets. Passports cannot be used! Other nationalities can use a passport or PRC Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card to make reservations. Forbidden City admission ticket check-in time slot From November 1, 2023, the Forbidden City implements time-slot visits. Please arrange your time in advance. Morning session audience time is 12:00 on the day; The earliest ticket check time for the afternoon session audience is 11:00 on the day; Off-peak season (11.1-3.31) last admission time: 15:30; Peak season (4.1-10.31) last admission time: 16:00.
▲ Route Core area of the central axis Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian): the venue for imperial enthronements and grand ceremonies Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian): the emperor's resting and preparation area Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian): Venue for palace examinations and important banquets Walk and talk while learning about the architectural regulations and historical stories of the three great halls. Eastern and western six palaces Step into the rear palace area and experience imperial life up close [Imperial Garden] Stroll through the Imperial Garden, step into the private rear garden of the Ming and Qing imperial families, and experience the elegant charm of royal gardens.