Beijing | Half-Day Tour of the Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
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Forbidden City
- Book immediately through Klook to enjoy the best offers
- Visit Beijing's must-see attractions and World Heritage sites within half a day
- Professional guide commentary to help you better understand the history and culture of the Forbidden City
What to expect
"World Cultural Heritage, one of the national business cards" -- [The Palace Museum]: The Forbidden City, also known as the "Purple Forbidden City", is the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is also the largest and most complete existing group of ancient royal architectural complexes in China. The Palace Museum is grand in scale, rigorous in layout, exquisite in architecture, magnificent and luxurious, and houses many rare cultural relics. It is the essence of ancient Chinese architecture, culture, and art.
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- Important Information -
- If you have a local phone number or WeChat ID, please provide it when booking. These will make it easier for the tour guide to contact you.
- The supplier will purchase tickets in advance to avoid long lines on the day of the t
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. Palace Museum Morning Session
08:00 Meeting point: Meridian Gate, Palace Museum, Beijing
08:30 Start the tour of the Palace Museum
11:30 Disband on-site: Disband independently at the Gate of Divine Prowess (Shenwumen), Palace Museum, Beijing, bringing t
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. Palace Museum Afternoon Session
12:00 Meeting point: Meridian Gate, Palace Museum, Beijing
12:30 Start touring the Palace Museum
15:30 On-site disbandment: Disband independently at the Gate of Divine Prowess (Shenwumen), Palace Museum, Beijing, happily
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- Best visiting time: It is recommended to enter the park immediately after it opens (around 8:30). At this time, there are fewer tourists and the lighting is suitable for taking pictures.
- Classic route: Meridian Gate to Hall of Supreme Harmony to Hall
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Good to know
- Please bring the identification documents filled out in the order on the day of the tour, and make sure not to bring the wrong ones or forget them.
- If you are not contacted by a tour guide around 18:00 the day before the tour, please check the tour guide information in your order in a timely manner.
- In case of special dates (such as July and August, National Gallery/Golden Week holidays like October 1st and May 1st, Spring Festival, etc.), ticket issuance may fail. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
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