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The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City
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Forbidden City Tickets and Guided Tours

Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Dongcheng District, Beijing, China

See the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing emperors: entry tickets with the Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery, or a guided tour in a small or large group, one of them starting at Tiananmen Square.

Choose tickets₹1,538 per adult

For almost 500 years the Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors. You walk the set route from the Meridian Gate in the south to the Gate of Divine Might in the north, through the great ceremonial halls and into the private courts behind them.

Go on your own with an entry ticket (with the Treasure Gallery, and the Clock Gallery if you like), or join a guide who collects your tickets, hands out earphones and explains what you are seeing.

Highlights

  • Hall of Supreme Harmony
  • Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery options
  • Small-group or large-group guided tours
  • Tiananmen Square tour option

Options & prices

9 options to choose from – the first 3 are below.

  • Entry Tickets with Treasure Gallery

    • 8:30 AM · 11:00 AM
    • Entry to Treasure Gallery
    • Entry to all main halls
    • Entry to open courtyards
    Adult (6 – 59 years)
    ₹1,538
    Senior (60 years and above)
    ₹941
    Student (Students under 18 with valid student ID)
    ₹941

  • Entry Tickets with Treasure and Clock Galleries

    • 8:30 AM · 11:00 AM
    • Entry to Clock Gallery
    • Entry to Treasure Gallery
    • Entry to all main halls
    • Entry to open courtyards
    Adult (6 – 59 years)
    ₹1,687
    Senior (60 years and above)
    ₹941
    Student (Students under 18 with valid student ID)
    ₹1,091

  • Guided Tour Excluding Inner Hall Access

    • 9:00 AM · 9:30 AM and 3 more times
    • Forbidden City tickets
    • Bilingual Mandarin- and English-speaking guide
    • Earphone included
    • Visit Meridian Gate, Harmony Halls, and palaces
    • Clock and Treasure Galleries, Imperial Garden visit
    Adult (18 – 59 years)
    ₹2,285
    Senior (60 years and above)
    ₹870
    Student (Students aged 7–17 with valid student ID)
    ₹1,087

What's Included

  • Dated entry to the Forbidden City
  • Treasure and Clock galleries as per option
  • Guide and earphones (guided options)

Not Included

  • Hotel transfers
  • Food and drinks

Know Before You Go

  • Closed on Mondays (except some public holidays).
  • Your passport is your ticket – bring the one you booked with.
  • Arrive before 10 AM or after 1 PM for thinner crowds.
3–4 hours Meridian Gate (south entrance), or the guide's meeting point for guided tours
Cancellation policy: Entry tickets: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start (full refund). Later cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City small-group tour: Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start (full refund). Later cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. Other guided tours: non-refundable.
Terms & ConditionsShow
  1. Prices are per person in Indian Rupees (INR) and include taxes. You pay the total shown at checkout.
  2. Your booking is confirmed by our team within 24 hours. Your e-ticket or voucher is sent by email and WhatsApp – show it on your phone.
  3. Most Chinese attractions use real-name entry: book with the exact name and passport number you travel with, and carry that passport on the day.
  4. Carry your passport and a valid Chinese visa. Plantenium can help with your China visa – see the Visa page.