Overview

Visit the largest city center square in the world Tian'anmen Square then to the magnificent Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. We'll spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace.

Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. For around 600 years, it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.

Highlights

  • Visit the biggest square in the world: Tian'anmen square;

  • Efficient way to visit the Forbidden City beating the crowd;

  • See the valuable exhibits and visit less-know halls of the palace;

Itinerary

Day 1Forbidden City Private Walking Tour

Depart your hotel at the planning time, walk or take the public transportation to Tian'anmen Square.

The tour route: Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family.

You can visit the major palaces along central axis: Meridian Gate - Gate of Supreme Harmony - Hall of Supreme Harmony - Hall of Central Harmony - Hall of Preserved Harmony - Hall of Mental Cultivation - Hall for Ancestral Worship (Clock and Watch Hall) - Hall of Imperial Supremacy (Treasure Gallery) - Palace of Tranquil Longevity - Qianlong Garden - Well of Concubine Zhen - Gate of Divine Might.

After the tour, take the public transportation back to your hotel.

Book Price

Group SizeAdult(Age:8-80) Price/p.pChild(Age:4-7) Price/p.pInfant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p
1 Number $ 115 $ 20 Free
2 Number $ 65 $ 20 Free
3 Number $ 55 $ 20 Free
4 Number $ 45 $ 20 Free
5 Number $ 42 $ 20 Free
6 Number $ 40 $ 20 Free
7 Number $ 36 $ 20 Free
8 Number $ 34 $ 20 Free
9 Number $ 32 $ 20 Free
10 Number $ 30 $ 20 Free

Includes

  • English-speaking tour guide service fee for 4 hours

  • Entrance ticket to Forbidden City

Excludes

  • Accommodations

  • Transportation

  • Meals

  • Gratuity to the guide 

  • Personal Costs

Trip Notes

  • The quoted price is for a 4-hour tour per half day.

  • Additional hours are billed at 50CNY to 100CNY for the guide.

  • Pls note that the itinerary is flexible and we can adjust it according to your personal interests, the weather or any unexpected conditions.

  • The transportation service is not included, you can take subway or taxi or public bus from and to your hotel by your own cost.

  • We conduct only private tour but not group tour and won’t mix you with others.

  • Our tours are complete non-forced shopping tour and we won’t take you to any factories without request to waste your valuable time.

  • Forbidden City is closed every Monday except the national holidays.

$30-$115USD