• Beijing - We offer two distinct tour packages for your convenience. Please select the one that best suits your needs and carefully review the different meeting points and times for each option. Remember to bring your valid passport for this tour.

Option 1
Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City Group Tour
Start times: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 11:30 AM
Meeting point: In front of Laoshe Teahouse

Option 2
2-Hour Forbidden City Group Tour
Start times: 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:00 PM
Meeting point: Meridian Gate (main entrance of the Forbidden City)

• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - For Option 1: The tour begins with a visit to Tian’anmen Square, the geographical heart of Beijing and the largest city square in the world, covering 440,000 square meters. Accompanied by an expert guide, your group will receive an informative introduction to Tian’anmen Square and its surrounding buildings as you proceed to the Forbidden City. (Note: During peak season, security checks at Tiananmen Square can be particularly thorough. If the wait time exceeds one hour, we suggest considering a bus ride that passes by the square. Spending too much time at the square may detract from your experience at the iconic Forbidden City, a highlight of our tour. We will only opt for this alternative if the majority of the group agrees. Please keep this in mind as we plan our visit.)

• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Upon entering the Forbidden City, your guide will find a quiet area to introduce you to the palace, immersing you in the history of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is often said that visiting the Forbidden City is 70% about learning the stories and 30% about seeing the palace. During the walking tour, you will pause at various locations for “Story Time,” gaining insights into the fascinating culture. This detailed tour of the Forbidden City also includes visits to important museums to discover treasures from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

• Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - You will pass by the most notable buildings during the tour, including the west and east chambers. Check the itinerary for a complete list of sights.

Stroll through the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden City with your tour guide, learning about the histories and stories of this vast palace. You will visit these buildings within the Forbidden City.

• Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian) - Including the Hall of Supreme Harmony (for grand imperial ceremonies), the Hall of Central Harmony (for the emperor’s pre-ritual rest and preparation), and the Hall of Preserving Harmony (for royal banquets and the imperial examination).

• Palace of Heavenly Purity - Continue exploring the imperial living quarters in the palace: the Hall of Heavenly Purity (the emperor’s bedroom and office), the Hall of Union (a symbolic hall for imperial couples), and the Hall of Earthly Tranquillity (the empress’s residence).

Our knowledgeable tour guide will share fascinating stories and intriguing historical facts about these magnificent buildings throughout the tour.

• The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - If you choose Option 2, you will only visit the Forbidden City. The tour includes an entry ticket and guided service, lasting about 2 hours. Please arrive on time; late arrivals cannot join the tour.

• 2 Hour Forbidden City Tour includes only Forbidden City
• Group tour includes a professional guide
• Forbidden City entrance fee included
• Tian’anmen Square option includes entry ticket

• Hotel pick up and drop-off
• Gratuites
• Meals

Join an extraordinary imperial tour with convenient daily departure options. Opt to include a visit to Tian’anmen Square or focus solely on the Forbidden City when booking.
This 2-3 hour journey covers all entry fees, allowing you to bypass ticket lines and concentrate on enjoying the sights. Guided by experts with more than 15 years of experience, immerse yourself in fascinating royal stories and stunning ancient architecture, and explore the enduring legacy of the Forbidden City.
After the guided portion concludes, feel free to roam and discover the palace at your leisure.

• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Your passport name and number are required at time of booking (for all participants)
• Please don’t forget to bring your passport, you may be refused entry without it.
• 0-3 Years old infant is free, children have to purchase tickets as well
• Tian’anmen Square might close without advance notice due to government activity, if this happens you will skip the Square
• Tour departs punctually. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Once the tour left, you are unable to join the tour, and this tour is not refundable.
• Chinese citizens, including customers from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, need to reserve the tickets for the Palace Museum 7 days in advance. Once the tickets for the Palace Museum are sold out, it will be impossible to participate in this itinerary. In addition, according to the regulations of the Palace Museum, Chinese citizens can only choose to reserve tickets with their ID cards. Therefore, when making a reservation, it is necessary to submit the Chinese name and ID card number, and on the day of the tour, the submitted ID document must be presented to join the tour group.
• In case of peak travel seasons and when all the tickets reserved online for the scenic area are sold out, tourists are required to go to the ticket office of the scenic area by themselves under the guidance of the tour guide to handle the purchase of paper tickets on-site. Please be informed.
• Since this is a small - group itinerary, your punctual arrival at the meeting point is essential for a seamless travel experience. Tiananmen Square and the Palace Museum have strict regulations and procedures. If you are late, it may unfortunately prevent you from joining the tour and entering the Palace Museum. Due to the unique nature of the itinerary arrangements, in the event that lateness causes you to miss the tour, we regret that we will not be able to process a refund. We highly recommend that you communicate with your hotel in advance to accurately confirm the travel time from the hotel to the meeting point and make sufficient preparations. This way, you can embark on your journey with ease and enjoy every moment of it.
• In Peak season, the security checks at Tiananmen Square are particularly stringent. If the waiting time exceeds one hour, we recommend considering a bus ride that passes by the square. Given the sweltering heat, waiting in line for an extended period increases the risk of heat - related illnesses. Additionally, spending too much time at the square could detract from your experience at the iconic Forbidden City, which is a highlight of our tour. We will only proceed with this alternative if the majority of the group is in agreement. Please keep this in mind as we plan our visit.
• This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.
• This tour is not recommended for travelers with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions due to varied terrain (underground passages, stairs) and the length of the tour. Please note that this tour covers 4 hours of walking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.