Beijing｜Half-day tour of the Forbidden City
Description
Get the imperial treatment on our carefully-designed 3-hour journey through grand courtyards and opulent halls. Led by one of our three hand-picked Forbidden City guides, you’ll walk right passed the long lines and step back through 600 years of Imperial History filled with cultural significance, stories, and legends. - Itinerary - Morning session 08:00 Meeting point: the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing 08:30 Start touring the Forbidden City 11:30 Group disbands on the spot: Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing Afternoon session 12:00 Meeting point: the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing 12:30 Start touring the Forbidden City 15:30 Dispersal on the spot: Shenwu Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing - Important information - If you have a local number and WeChat ID, please leave them when making the reservation. These numbers will make it easier for tour guides to contact you.
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Forbidden City was home to 24 Emperors for almost 500 years from Ming Dynasty to Qing Dynasty. The complex is well preserved with 980 buildings over 720,000 m2. Great squares, halls, gates, gardens and courtyards form a 'city within a city'. It is the largest and best preserved wooden structure complex in the world, ranking top of "World's 10 Most Beautiful Royal Palaces". Since 1925, this imperial palace had been turned into a museum exhibiting extensive collections of artifacts and artwork.With your ticket, you will get advanced reservation to visit the Beijing Palace Museum housed inside the Forbidden City and discover the rich and varied history of this breathtaking palace.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
Christina was a fantastic guide. She knows the site and it’s history well and is extremely friendly! She went out of her way to help us and get us safely home. Recommend her as a guide!
