4-Hour Skip-the-Line Small Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup






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In Brief
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Start your day's exploration of the Forbidden City in the morning with pickup from the lobby of your Beijing hotel. Board a comfortable tour vehicle with your guide and group and head out for the Forbidden City, one of Beijing's top attractions. Upon arrival, bypass the long lines and whisk directly inside with your pre-booked entrance ticket. Begin your exploration of the world's largest imperial complex, also one of the best-preserved sites in the world. Also called the Palace Museum, this attraction boasts approximately 10,000 rooms in total, where 24 emperors lived for over a span of 500 years from the Ming to the Qing dynasty. Learn about the detailed, eclectic history of the site from your guide, an expert in Chinese culture, during your tour. Please see the Itinerary section for a full list of the 18 different palaces visited during the tour. Your tour ends in the Forbidden City; you are responsible for your own transportation back to your hotel. Please Note: all traveler names and passport number required required. You MUST provide your above info upon booking, in case the tickets are sold out. You MUST have your passport with you for attending this tour.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Meridian Gate (Wu Men), The Entrance Gates Of Gugong, Beijing 100006 China
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Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men), Inside The Palace of Museum, Beijing China
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Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Inside The Palace Museum, Beijing China
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Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Heavenly Purity, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
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Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Gate of Heavenly Purity, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
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Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Earthly Tranquility, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
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Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hall of Union, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
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Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Antiquarium of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
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Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
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Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Gate of Divine Prowess, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District Inside The Palace of Museum, Beijing 100006 China
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Inclusions
- Local taxes
- Professional historian guide
- Hotel pickup
- Forbidden City entrance ticket
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
- Entry/Admission - Gate of Great Harmony (Taihe Men)
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
- Entry/Admission - Palace of Heavenly Purity
- Entry/Admission - Gate of Heavenly Purity
- Entry/Admission - Palace of Earthly Tranquility
- Entry/Admission - Hall of Union
- Entry/Admission - The Antiquarium of The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
- Food and drinks
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Infant and children must be accompanied by adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- All traveler names and passport number required required. You MUST provide your above info upon booking, in case the ticket sold out. You MUST have your passport with you for attending this tour.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
Booking Information
Cancellation Terms
Booking Terms and Conditions
Hotel Pickup
When you book, we will ask you to select a hotel to be picked up from. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you a confirmation voucher with full contact information (phone number, email address) for our local operator in case you need to update or change your hotel pick-up details.
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about hotel pickup:
What if my hotel is not listed?
That's okay. When you book you can select an hotel from our list and make your way there on the day of departure; or you can contact our local operator directly to make alternate pick-up arrangements.
What if I have not yet booked a hotel?
Once your hotel arrangements are finalised, you can contact our local operator directly with your hotel details.
What if I live locally, am staying with friends or relatives, and/or don't require pick-up?
Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you complete details and directions to the tour/activity departure point.
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