Beijing Imperial Wonder: Walking Tour for Forbidden City (3.5hours)
Joined 2025
Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient palace complex in the world. As the political and ceremonial center of Chinese dynasties since 1420, it is filled with grand halls, architecture, and fascinating stories of imperial life.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Meridian Gate of Forbidden City
- This is the only entrance to the Forbidden City.
Outer Court of Forbidden City
Finished Visiting the Outer Court, including the Gate of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Middle Harmony, Hall of Preserving Harmony.
Treasure Gallery and Empress Dowagers' Palace
Finished Visiting the Treasure Gallery and Empress Dowagers' Palace
Inner Palace of Forbidden City
Finished Visiting the Inner Palace, including the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union, Palace of Earthly Tranquility.
Imperial Garden
Finished Visiting the Imperial Garden
Ending Point
Northern Gate of Forbidden City
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- All tickets (Forbidden City: Entry Ticket, Treasure Gallery Ticket)
- Touring Service (3.5 hours)
Foods & Drinks
Tour Important Information
The tour requires a lot of walking so pls wear comfortable shoes. The sites we visit have limited accessibility to wheelchairs or baby strollers, but it is still manageable. No tripod is allowed in the tourist site but selfie-sticks are okay to be brought inside.
Forbidden City is Closed on Mondays.
Important message from the supplier
FYI: for some tourist (e.g. the Forbidden City) sites in Beijing, they are closed on Monday.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Chen H.
Hi this is Chen! It’s always more than the sceneries. Stories bring the attractions alive! Story-telling is what I believed to be one of the best ways to do a tour. I offer a unique touring service that focuses on the ancient and genuine historical tales and stories. I took a story-based narration combined with the historical palaces. I also did historical fact checks to ensure the authenticity of the stories I share.
$409/ per group
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