The Palace Museum, located in central Beijing, China, was formerly known as the Forbidden City. Serving as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1420–1912), it is one of the world's largest and best-preserved ancient wooden architectural complexes. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, it is now a national 5A-level tourist attraction.
Covering approximately 720,000 square meters, the Palace Museum boasts over 980 buildings with more than 8,700 rooms, showcasing the essence of traditional Chinese architecture along a central axis. It is divided into two main sections: the Outer Court (Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony, and Hall of Preserving Harmony) and the Inner Court (Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union, and Palace of Earthly Tranquility), which served as the emperor's political and residential center.
Today, the Palace Museum houses over 1.8 million precious artifacts, including calligraphy, paintings, ceramics, jade works, and timepieces. Masterpieces such as Along the River During the Qingming Festival and the Golden Eternal Stability Cup are considered national treasures.
Cancellation Policy:
Non-refundable
Booking Notes:
Confirmation Details:
Advance booking required: Must be reserved at least 7 days in advance.
Confirmation method: Orders require manual confirmation to be valid after booking.
Additional fee: An extra ¥20 will be charged for visits between April 1, 2025, and October 31, 2025.
Child pricing: Minors are eligible for child tickets.
Meeting point: All packages require self-assembly at the designated meeting point according to the scheduled session (no meals included).
Morning session: Gather at the Meridian Gate (Wumen) of the Forbidden City at 8:00.
Afternoon session: Gather at the Meridian Gate (Wumen) of the Forbidden City at 12:00.
Operational days: Tours run from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays). Tours operate daily during holidays.
Cancellation Deadlines:
Free cancellation before 15:00 the day prior to departure.
30% cancellation fee if canceled before 17:00 the day prior to departure.
50% cancellation fee if canceled before 20:00 the day prior to departure.
No refunds permitted after 20:00 the day prior to departure.