Beijing · Beijing
The Forbidden City was the imperial palace of 24 Ming and Qing emperors (1420–1912) and is the world's largest, best-preserved wooden palace complex — over 980 buildings, more than 18,000 rooms and a million artifacts, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Palace Museum.
We arrange tickets, guides and day tours for The Palace Museum (Forbidden City) — and can plan the rest of your Beijing itinerary, transfers and hotels included.
8:30–17:00 (Apr–Oct); 8:30–16:30 (Nov–Mar). Closed Mondays except public holiday
Main gate ¥60 (peak) / ¥40 (off-peak); Treasure & Clock Galleries ¥10
2 hours (axis) – full day
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