Beijing | Palace Museum (Forbidden City) Half-Day Tour
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Forbidden City
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- Visit Beijing's must-see attractions and World Heritage sites in half a day
- Professional tour guide explains to help you better understand the history and culture of the Forbidden City
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What to expect
"One of the World Cultural Heritage sites and a national calling card" -- The Palace Museum: Also known as the "Forbidden City," the Palace Museum was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is the largest and most complete ancient royal architectural complex existing in China. The Palace Museum is grand in scale, meticulously laid out, exquisitely built, and magnificent. It houses numerous rare cultural relics, representing the essence of ancient Chinese architecture, culture, and art.
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－ Important Information －
・If you have a local number or WeChat ID, please leave it when booking. These numbers will make it easier for the guide to contact you.
・The supplier will purchase tickets in advance to avoid long queues on the day of the trip. T
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．Forbidden City Morning Session
08:00 Meeting Point: Meridian Gate, Forbidden City, Beijing
08:30 Begin tour of the Forbidden City
11:30 Dismissal on site: Dismiss yourselves at the Gate of Divine Might, Forbidden City, Beijing, and happily conclude the t
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．Forbidden City Afternoon Session
12:00 Meeting point: Meridian Gate, Forbidden City, Beijing
12:30 Begin tour of the Forbidden City
15:30 Group disperses on site: Disperse independently at the Gate of Divine Might, Forbidden City, Beijing, happily ending
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- Best visiting time: It is recommended to enter the park immediately after opening (around 8:30 AM), when there are fewer tourists and the light is suitable for photography.
- Classic route: Meridian Gate to Hall of Supreme Harmony to Hall of Central Har
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Good to know
- For same-day tours, please bring the identification documents filled in the order; do not bring the wrong ones or none at all.
- If you have not been contacted by a tour guide around 18:00 the day before your trip, please check the order for guide information.
- In case of special dates (e.g., July, August, National Day, Labor Day, Spring Festival, and other holiday periods), ticket issuance may fail. We appreciate your understanding.
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