Forbidden City Palace Museum

Forbidden City

www.dpm.org.cn
4.4/5
(14.2K) · History museum in Beijing, China
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Mar 17, 2025
Huge palace with impressive historic architecture. Although we visited during the off peak season near the end of winter, there were still plenty of tourist. As we had also visited the palace in Shen…Full review by QWTeo
Mar 1, 2025
The entire experience was amazing, our guide Ping wAs extremely knowledgeable, providing us with unique information that can’t be found in any other source . The entire tour would have been incomplet…Full review by Nino_Rukhadze7
Feb 8, 2025
The city is beautiful and HUGE. Particularly it’s a must do for Beijing but I advise to not try to explore every inch because not only will take a whole day but will get very repetitive very fast as …Full review by Alaaannnn
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Will the tickets we buy from here guaranteed ? I thought we are only allowed to purchase the tickets 7 days prior to the visit day
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We had tickets as part of a package so no direct experience When we went in there was a large ticket area with very few people at it. There didn't appear to be any issues getting …
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We had tickets as part of a package so no direct experience When we went in there was a large ticket area with very few people at it. There didn't appear to be any issues getting tickets on the day.
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Which entrance for tourists to enter the Forbidden City?
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I think the main one with all the lines. Head around the perimeter of the city and you will find it. Remember to cross the river.
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Hi everyone. As I know, We must buy forbidden city 's ticket before 8 days but I cannot book it at official website. It …
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Hi everyone. As I know, We must buy forbidden city 's ticket before 8 days but I cannot book it at official website. It always show that ticket is sold old even I waited to 00:00 A.M for booking. Have any ways to book it easier even a little more expensive. Thank you so much for reading
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The Forbidden City can usually be booked through a travel agent. It might be a bit more expensive but would allow convenient access.
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Hieveryone. As a foreigner, do I have to book before visiting the place? And if I book on the official website, can I pay with …
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Hieveryone. As a foreigner, do I have to book before visiting the place? And if I book on the official website, can I pay with a non-chinese credit card? Thank you very much!
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There is no need to book in advance, how long it takes to get in depends on the season.
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Answer by Jeffry B · Mar 4, 2024
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Are there any restaurants in forbidden city? or can we re-enter after having lunch outside?
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As I recall the only refreshments were in the Tea shop where you can sample the teas before buying, but beware, if you buy any tea. It’s incredibly expensive.
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