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Beijing The Palace Museum half-day tour [guaranteed entry including admission ticket] 15-person premium small group | experienced Chinese-English guide
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Highlights
Includes Forbidden City admission ticket + reservation assistance, no worries about ticket grabbing, wireless headset guide throughout for clear and noise-free audio.
Certified guide provides in-depth explanation of the history of the Palace Museum, avoiding superficial tours; both Chinese and English groups can sign up, with free Hanfu experience offered (makeup not included).
Pure play with no shopping stops or hidden costs, multiple tour options available for more flexible travel.
Package and price
Date of use
2026-10-27
2026-10-28
2026-10-29
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Morning independent traveler join-in tour with admission ticket - English guide
FromUS$2,056.61
The Palace Museum & Treasure Gallery half-day tour (English group 15
FromUS$2,811.33
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Overview
Departs from Beijing
Starts at 08:20 and ends at 12:00
Tour guide (English)
Transportation options: Walking
Details
Meet at meeting point
08:20 meet at Super 8 Hotel Premier(Beijing Wangfujing Street Jinyu Hutong Subway Station), Beijing Details
Transportation via Walking
Walking time: Approx. 15 minutes
The Palace Museum Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Paid attraction
Entry tickets included
Visit the Forbidden City
15 minutes
Meridian Gate Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Learn about the "three visible and five hidden" gate passage system of the meridian gate and understand the royal ceremonial details of the palace museum.
15 minutes
Taihe Gate Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Admire the bronze lions at Taihe Gate and experience the grandeur of ancient China's highest-grade palace gates.
15 minutes
Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian) Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Stand in front of the hall of supreme harmony (Taihe Dian), admire the ruins of the golden throne hall, and learn about the historical significance of this core imperial power area during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
15 minutes
Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghe dian) Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Admire the exterior of the hall of middle harmony (Zhonghe Dian) and learn about its functions as a resting place and ceremonial venue for Ming and Qing emperors.
15 minutes
Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian) Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Admire the exterior of the hall of preserving harmony (Baohedian) and learn about its historical significance as a venue for royal banquets and imperial examinations.
15 minutes
Palace of Heavenly Purity Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Admire the exterior of the palace of heavenly purity and experience the majestic regulations and historical ambiance of this core palace in the inner court.
15 minutes
Jiaotai Palace Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Check in at Jiaotai Palace and capture the iconic moment of the landmark building on the central axis of the Palace Museum.
15 minutes
Palace of Earthly Tranquility Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Stop by the palace of earthly tranquility and take photos of the iconic red walls of the three rear palaces in the inner court.
15 minutes
Chuxiu Palace Details
View from outside
View from outside
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Step into the courtyard exterior of Empress Dowager Cixi's former residence and touch the lingering echoes of history.
15 minutes
Imperial Garden Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Free attraction
Entry tickets included
Wander among pavilions and rockeries to experience the exquisite scenery of imperial gardens.
15 minutes
Return to designated point
12:00 return to The Palace Museum,
The tour will disband on-site after the guide concludes, and guests may continue exploring the Forbidden City on their own until the attraction's operating hours end!
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
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