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The Forbidden City is an awe-inspiring building that has fascinated people from all over the world for centuries, drawing millions of tourists to its doors every year. It has come to the point that they have had to limit visitors to 80,000 per day! This incredible structure is one of the world's only fully-preserved royal residences and dates all the way back to ancient Chinese history in 1420. With your ticket, you will get an advanced reservation to visit the Beijing Palace Museum housed inside the Forbidden City and discover the rich and varied history of this breathtaking palace. A number of exhibitions take place within its halls, presenting a huge array of priceless collections of ancient Chinese artifacts. From the evolution of ceramic artifacts to cultural studies and exhibitions, from foreign artifacts to digital presentations, there are numerous sights to see and learn about within the museum. Travelers looking to learn more about Chinese culture and discover its history more comprehensively shouldn't miss a visit to the palace museum - and allow yourself as much time as possible to explore!

• This is pre-booking service. Official booking window: 7 days and pre-sale tickets will be canceled once the selected date is fully booked
• Step into the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of imperial palace architecture in China
• Come and visit the world’s largest Universal Studios seven themed scenic spots in
• Besides the Forbidden City, Beijing is famous for multiple world cultural heritage sites. Climb to the Eight Wonders of the World Great Wall and visit the most complete royal garden Summer Palace, step into Prince Gong’s Mansion, watch the ruins of an altar four times the size of the Forbidden City Tiantan
• Climb to CCTV Tower, Beijing Olympic Tower observation deck, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Beijing City
• Visit the site of ceremonial and political events, and the traditional home of Chinese emperors
• View over 8,000+ rooms in the palace, with true reserves of landscapes, architecture, furnishings, and objects of art
• Marvel at the carefully preserved collection of over one million cultural relics and learn about Chinese royal history
• Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong in Chinese, was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Now known as the Palace Museum
• After 14 years' construction, The Forbidden City served as the home of Chinese emperors and their households and was the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government for over 500 years from 1420 till 1924
• The Meridian Gate, front entrance to the Forbidden City, with two protruding wings
• The forbidden city have four corners of the wall sit tower, these towers are the most visible parts of the palace to commoners outside the walls, and much folklore is attached to them.
• The palace exemplifies the opulence of the residences of the Chinese emperor and the traditional Chinese palatial architecture
• Red has long been important in Chinese symbolism, represented warmth and the highest amount of yang, and Yellow is the color of the Emperor, you don't want to miss the awesome view of Forbidden City in Autumn.
• After a snowy day, the snow adds white color to the red and yellow Forbidden City, creating a totally different view in a graceful atmosphere
• It is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world

Description

Eligibility
This activity has no age limit

Booking limitations

• The same valid certificate and the same date of use are limited to one order, and each order can purchase up to 10 tickets
• ID Notification (Please use the following ID type for booking)
• Residents of Mainland China: please bring your valid ID card; Residents of Hong Kong and Macau, please bring your Mainland travel permit for Hong Kong and Macau residents; Taiwan residents, please bring your Mainland travel permit for Taiwan residents; Foreign citizen: please bring your valid passport
• Residents of Hong Kong, China and Macau, China: Hong Kong and Macau residents travel to and from the Mainland or residence permits for Hong Kong and Macau residents
• Residents of Taiwan, China: Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents or Residence Permit for Taiwan Residents
• Foreign Citizens: Passport or Alien Permanent Resident ID Card

Usage validity
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Opening hours

• Morning Session: meet up time at 10:45
• Afternoon Session: 13:00-13:30
• Meet up place: Donghua Gate, the operator/guide will send the message to you one night before travel date, please kindly check the message( wechat/whatsapp); please make sure you have leave the correct number, so that the operator/guide could contact successfully
• The tour guide will contact you one day in advance for the next day's itinerary
• Please meet up with the tour guide at Donghua Gate who will hold "KLOOK" flag
• Morning Session meet-up time: 10:45; Afternoon Session meetup time at 12:45

How to redeem

• Meet up point: Donghua Gate, the operator/guide will send the message to you one night before travel date, please kindly check the message( wechat/whatsapp); please make sure you have leave the correct number, so that the operator/guide could contact successfully
• Present the travel document upon entry
• Please arrive the meet-up point at least 20 mins before the trip timing you have selected
• No refunds will be issued for no-shows or late arrivals

Address

• No. 4 Jingshan Qianjie, Dongcheng District, Beijing City
• Meridian Gate (South Gate) of the Forbidden City

How to get there

• By metro: Take metro to Tian'an gate east station exit B, then walk to Donghua Gate
• By metro: Take metro line 8 to Jingyu Hutong, then walk to Donghua Gate
• Taxi: Take the Taxi to Dong hua Gate
• Please check the map below to get to the meet up location

Additional Information

• Tour route, Meridian Gate—Taihe Gate—Taihe Hall—Zhonghe Hall—Baohe Hall—Qianqing Gate—Qianqing Palace—Jiaotai Hall—Kunning Palace—Royal Garden
• Provide wireless headset equipment, disinfected every day, 100 meters can be heard, and refuse to get together. Take good care of the items and return them after use. If there is any damage, compensation for the loss is 100 yuan / set

Insider Tips:

• Daily from 10:00am-1:00pm, the Museum receives the highest number of daily visitors. Plan your schedule and choose an optimal time for entry
• There are always various exhibitions, before traveling to Beijing Palace Museum, check online and get yourself updated for the current exhibitions

How to Redeem

• Receive your details form email within 48 hours once payment has been made.
• You can view or download your voucher (with QR Code) in your JOYSABALL account by selecting "BOOKINGS".
• Kindly present a printed voucher along with your passport at the designated location for ticket exchange.
• Present your valid ID/passport for the ticket exchange.