Beijing | Half-Day Tour of the Palace Museum (Forbidden City)

Our tour guide, Xiaolu, was probably the best guide I've ever had! She possessed extensive knowledge and a deep understanding of the Forbidden City's layout and its many stories. As we walked, numerous visitors were drawn in by her explanations, and before they knew it, they were following our group. After touring the Forbidden City with her, I felt like I had taken a comprehensive history lesson. Her explanations were so vivid that I could visualize the scenes in my mind as I listened, imagining the lives of the emperors and concubines who lived in the Forbidden City over several centuries. I remembered that 24 emperors lived in the Forbidden City, the purpose of each area, and the unique aspects of Yanxi Palace. Thank you, Xiaolu, for making this trip so enriching! It's absolutely perfect for bringing children; they will definitely learn a lot!

This was my first time using KLOOK. It turns out that when the official notice says the tour guide will contact you before 7:00 PM the evening before, they don't send an email. Instead, they leave a message inside the order management section. I foolishly kept checking my email and then added the guide on WeChat. Our guide this time was Ms. Zhang Yuqing. Her explanations were very professional, and her time management was excellent. We met at 8:50 and finished at 12:00. Afterward, we were free to visit the Treasure Gallery and the Clock Gallery on our own or just look around. However, even though it's late October and the off-peak season, the crowds were still huge. There might not even be a true off-season for the Palace Museum! All in all, having a professional guide really enhances the travel experience, so it was definitely worth it.

the duration of the tour is a bit short and it is quite rush to see the attractions in the palace, the speaking pace of the guide is quite fast as well while you should bring some food and drinks as there are limited food options inside and the weather in summer is extremely terrible, you have better to take care your body, but the palace is worth to go.

To truly understand the purpose and history of each palace, you need to follow a guided tour through the Forbidden City from beginning to end. The Palace Museum is truly immense, and having someone explain things is essential to clearly grasp the historical background of each courtyard you visit. From the grand halls where court was held to the courtyards of the imperial concubines in the rear palace, and the absolutely beautiful imperial gardens, the emperors and empresses of old certainly lived a life of luxury! 🌟

Thanks to our tour guide, Xiaohai, for accompanying us throughout our visit to the Forbidden City! The towering red walls and magnificent palaces are breathtaking to see in person. Xiaohai is very knowledgeable, explains things in an easy-to-understand way, patiently answers all our questions, and even recommends great photo spots. The entire experience was thoughtful and attentive, making this trip to the Forbidden City fulfilling and unforgettable!

I had a wonderful time today joining Guide Guo's tour of the Forbidden City! Guide Guo was extremely professional and attentive, leading a detailed three-hour tour that was truly enlightening. For any traveler, it is such good fortune to encounter a tour guide who takes their job so seriously! The Forbidden City is definitely a destination worth spending a full day exploring in detail.

Remember to leave your WeChat contact information so the tour guide can reach you. Otherwise, you can directly contact Klook customer service and ask them to provide your WeChat account to the local travel agency. Our guide, Ms. Baran, from Jingjian, was incredibly dedicated and professional in her explanations. She was able to describe various treasures, bricks, and tiles, as well as significant events involving Qing Dynasty emperors. This made the Forbidden City feel less like a setting for palace dramas and more like a place with profound historical significance. After 3 hours, we disbanded in the Imperial Garden, allowing us to explore the East and West Palaces we hadn't seen yet, and finally exit through the Gate of Divine Might. Beijing summers are very hot, so remember to bring all your heat-relief essentials.

The history, architecture, and interesting anecdotes about the palace are explained in great detail. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history and palaces to learn more and visit. Currently, about 80% of the Forbidden City is open to the public, so you will need plenty of stamina and hydration to walk through the whole area!

Half-day tour, thanks to Guide Guo, who was very dedicated and explained everything in great detail, even sharing good photo spots. Klook didn't mislead us this time, and the itinerary wasn't fake, unlike the Great Wall + Summer Palace tour, which claimed to include the Old Summer Palace when it didn't, and then the driver said it would cost an extra 100 RMB to go there...

On August 23rd, three of us, including a friend, joined Tour Guide Chang's National Palace Museum tour. His explanations were lively and engaging, helping us understand some of the museum's intricate details and stories. The entire three-hour讲解 was very enriching. I highly recommend joining this guided tour; it was definitely worth the trip!