The Forbidden City or the Palace Museum

Forbidden City

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(14.2K) · History museum in Beijing, China
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May 21, 2025
This is probably the hardest place to get tickets for ; the easiest way is to get your travel agent to organize it for you and then send you in with a guide. A proper explanation is imperative, becau…Full review by Dirk W
May 21, 2025
The Forbidden City (Place Museum) is located in front of Tiananmen Square so you might as well visit both the same day. I could not have imagined how large the Forbidden City (Place Museum) is. The a…Full review by malloriee666
May 5, 2025
The forbidden city was very big, so much bigger than I thought, and it has a lot of history to it. If you go to Beijing, you must visit, and remember to bring your passports if you aren't citizens of…Full review by Marion G
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Will the tickets we buy from here guaranteed ? I thought we are only allowed to purchase the tickets 7 days prior to the visit day
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We had tickets as part of a package so no direct experience When we went in there was a large ticket area with very few people at it. There didn't appear to be any issues getting …
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We had tickets as part of a package so no direct experience When we went in there was a large ticket area with very few people at it. There didn't appear to be any issues getting tickets on the day.
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Which entrance for tourists to enter the Forbidden City?
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I think the main one with all the lines. Head around the perimeter of the city and you will find it. Remember to cross the river.
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Hi everyone. As I know, We must buy forbidden city 's ticket before 8 days but I cannot book it at official website. It …
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Hi everyone. As I know, We must buy forbidden city 's ticket before 8 days but I cannot book it at official website. It always show that ticket is sold old even I waited to 00:00 A.M for booking. Have any ways to book it easier even a little more expensive. Thank you so much for reading
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The Forbidden City can usually be booked through a travel agent. It might be a bit more expensive but would allow convenient access.
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Hieveryone. As a foreigner, do I have to book before visiting the place? And if I book on the official website, can I pay with …
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Hieveryone. As a foreigner, do I have to book before visiting the place? And if I book on the official website, can I pay with a non-chinese credit card? Thank you very much!
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There is no need to book in advance, how long it takes to get in depends on the season.
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Answer by Jeffry B · Mar 4, 2024
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Are there any restaurants in forbidden city? or can we re-enter after having lunch outside?
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As I recall the only refreshments were in the Tea shop where you can sample the teas before buying, but beware, if you buy any tea. It’s incredibly expensive.
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