Off-Peak Forbidden City Tour: Shared Group & Private Options Package 1: 2 Hour Group Tour
ID: GYG1500414-O-2293557
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देश: चीन
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02:00 घंटे
विवरण
Beat the crowds at the Forbidden City. Choose our fixed shared group slots or flexible private tour. Explore the imperial palace with fewer visitors, ideal for photography and immersive history.
Step away from the packed morning crowds and discover the Forbidden City during quieter afternoon hours. Wander ancient stone courtyards bathed in soft daylight, with space to admire the magnificent architecture of the Ming and Qing imperial palace. We offer two tour styles: scheduled small group departures and custom private experiences to suit your travel plans.
Shared Small Group Tour (Fixed Departure Times)
Three fixed afternoon group slots are available:
- 12:30: 2-hour guided tour
- 14:00: 2-hour guided tour
- 15:00: 1-hour guided highlights tour
Meeting Point: Meridian Gate
This small group package includes only pre-booked Forbidden City entrance ticket + professional English-speaking guide. Hotel transfer is NOT included. Simply meet your guide at Meridian Gate at your selected start time and begin your palace exploration.
Private Tour Options
Private tours can start at any time between 12:30 – 15:10, with a standard 2-hour guided duration.
Package 1: Private Guided Tour (No Transfer)
Pre-booked entrance ticket + dedicated English private guide. Meet your guide directly at Meridian Gate. Customise your route and explore at your own pace.
Package 2: Private Tour with Round-Trip Transfer
Everything in Package 1, plus round-trip private vehicle pickup and drop-off within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. Your driver will collect you from your hotel ahead of your chosen start time, then return you after the tour ends. Tour length is adjustable between 2–3 hours.
What You’ll Discover – Journey Through Ming & Qing Imperial China
Our English-speaking guides all hold over 15 years of experience interpreting the Forbidden City. They deliver rich, engaging storytelling and welcome your questions throughout the tour. You will explore these iconic landmarks:
- Meridian Gate – The stately southern gateway of the Forbidden City
- Hall of Supreme Harmony – China’s largest imperial throne hall
- Hall of Central Harmony & Hall of Preserving Harmony – Ceremonial buildings along the central axis
- Palace of Heavenly Purity – The emperor’s main inner-court residence
- Hall of Union – The palace where imperial seals were kept
- Palace of Earthly Tranquility – The empress’s principal residence
- Imperial Garden – Peaceful royal garden at the northern end of the complex
Note: The Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery are NOT included in this tour package and require separate tickets if you wish to visit.
मुख्य आकर्षण
- Visit the Forbidden City in quieter afternoons to avoid busy morning crowds.
- We handle the Forbidden City ticket for you, saving the stress of entry tickets.
- Choose between fixed small groups or flexible private tours.
- English guides w/15+ years of Forbidden City knowledge-happy to answer questions
- Add round-trip private transfer for hotels inside Beijing’s 4th Ring Road.
मार्गदर्शन भाषाएँ
महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी
Full name and passport number for every traveller are required to complete the official ticket reservation.
Valid passport must be presented for identity verification upon entry.
Large bags, tripods and drones are forbidden inside the museum.
Small group tours meet at Meridian Gate. Please arrive on time.
Private tours can start any time between 12:30 and 15:10, with a 2–3 hour guided visit.
Tickets for the Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery are not included and can be bought separately on site if needed.
Round-trip hotel transfer for private tours only covers hotels within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road.
Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended, as you will walk extensively within the palace complex.
Meeting Point: Quezuomen (Left Side Gate), Meridian Gate Square, Palace Museum
Directions
1. By Taxi
Take a taxi and get off at Donghua Gate. Walk along the moat path to reach Quezuomen for check-in.
2. By Subway
Take Line 8 to Jinyu Hutong Station. After exiting, walk towards Donghua Gate, then follow the moat to Quezuomen.
3. Via Tiananmen Square (NOT RECOMMENDED)
If you plan to come through Tiananmen Square, **you need to make a separate reservation for Tiananmen Square**. Security check queues are extremely long, which will greatly delay your arrival. We strongly advise against this route.
शामिल
- Entrance ticket to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
- Professional English-speaking local guide with over 15 years of Forbidden City experience
- Guided tour commentary and on-site Q&A during your visit
- Round-trip private hotel transfer (only for Private Tour Package 2, hotels within Beijing 4th Ring Road)
शामिल नहीं
- Tickets for the Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery
- Meals, drinks and personal expenses
- Hotel transfer for the small group tour
- Any optional extra activities not listed in the tour description
- Gratuities (optional)
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रद्दीकरण
इस यात्रा को आप यात्रा शुरू होने से 24 घंटे पहले बिना किसी शुल्क के रद्द कर सकते हैं। यदि आप इसे 24 घंटे बाद रद्द करते हैं या यात्रा पर नहीं आते हैं, तो भी आपको गतिविधि की पूरी कीमत चुकानी होगी। पिक-अप या प्रस्थान में देर से आना यात्रा पर नहीं आने के रूप में माना जाएगा।
