1.Mini group for 2-5 participants for a better experience as maybe you only visit once.

2.This is an in-depth walking tour of Forbidden City, all of our guides are very professional working as guides over 7 years in Beijing. We are full of passion for our jobs. We know every conners of it. We can take you to walk into some buidings to see the details hiding in the conner. We are professional enough to tailor the Forbidden City tour to every tourists.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Mini group 2-5 participants
✔  Admission ticket to the Forbidden City per person
✔  Professtional English-speaking guiding service
✔  Pick up all travellers from National Center for Performing Arts-North gate
✖  Tips to the guide for good service( 10-30% of your tour fee)
✖  Tickets to the Jewelry and Clock museums
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Highly recommend, take subway to go to the Exit A2 of Chongwenmen Subway station( in Chinese 崇文门站）of line 2.
By local taxi,show “ 北京新桥饭店西门” to the local taxi driver
By DiDi taxi through Alipay, set the destination as “Novotel Xinqiao Beijing - West Gate”

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Itinerary
1
Turret of The Palace Museum After the tour guide picked up all the tourists. The guide will guide all tourists to the entrance of the Forbidden City by foot walking pass the beautiful southeast turret of the Forbidden City. Manmade city moat and beautiful weeping willow trees are besides you.

Duration:  15 minutes

2
Meridian Gate (Wu Men) Here is the starting of the Forbidden City, Forbidden City which is constructed from 1406 through 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, the Forbidden City – the world’s largest wooden palaces complex – served as China’s imperial palace until the end of the Qing Dynasty in 1912, housing a total of 24 emperors. A Unesco World Heritage Site and the home of the Palace Museum. The Forbidden City is extremly large, 1. Timeline of Ming and Qing Dynasty Interspersed with interesting historical stories. 2.Knowledge of Chinese Ancient Architecture，interesting Feng-Shui knowledge. 3. Political and Religious Background Knowledge of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 4.The emperor's family affairs had happened in the Forbidden City. We will enter into the Forbidden City from the southern gate. Your guide gonna share the deep-rooted feudal hierarchy.

Duration:  60 minutes

3
Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) You guide will show you three harmony halls including Hall of Superem Harmony sharing emperors' duties and holy role in feudual dynasty. You will also learn ancient architecture‘s ranking systerm and knowleadge.

Duration:  15 minutes

4
Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian) Emperor did ehearsals here.

Duration:  10 minutes

5
Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian) Imperial exams were held here.

Duration:  10 minutes

6
Palace of Heavenly Purity Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union, Palace of earthly tranquility. Learn the system of Imperial Harem of the Qing Dynasty. We will take you to see details hiding in the corners.

Duration:  30 minutes

7
Hall of Union Where emperor and empress meet each other.

Duration:  10 minutes

8
Palace of Earthly Tranquility Where empress live and the honeymoon room for emperor and empress during the late Qing dynasty

Duration:  15 minutes

9
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum Combined almost the ancient garden art of China.

Duration:  20 minutes

10
Gate of Divine Prowess Here is the Exit of the Forbidden City. We will finish the tour here. Your guide will advise you on how to get your next stop.

Duration:  5 minutes

Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
•  Wheelchair accessible
•  Pushing a wheelchair needs skills and takes a lot of energy. As the Forbidden City is super big which is 72 hectares and passing through so many gates need go up and down slopes.
•  Total tour duration includes travel time.
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Price:
From $59
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
3.5 hours
Guide in:
English   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.