Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

4.7(72)4 hFree cancellationBy Your Beijing Guide

About this activity

Plan your Beijing visit with flexible ticket options for two of the city’s top landmarks.

Choose from three ticket types:

Forbidden City Ticket–Skip the hassle and secure your reservation in advance for China’s most famous imperial palace(Does not include Tiananmen Square)

Tiananmen Square Entry–Visit the world’s largest public square, a symbol of modern China( Does not include the Forbidden City--requires a security check and queuing. If this is inconvenient, please skip this option).

Forbidden City+Tiananmen–See both sites in one day with one convenient booking.

Each option is sold separately. Please select your preferred ticket type before booking.

Why Book With Us:

Official tickets with guaranteed entry

Flexible options to match your travel plans

No paper or QR code needed—enter directly with your passport

Important Notes:

** The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays.

** If “Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket only” shows on your date, it means the Forbidden City tickets are sold out.

What's included

✓The Forbidden City (Palace Museum): Entry is by scanning your original passport at the gate.
✓Your Tiananmen Square voucher and visit tips will be emailed one day before your visit.
✓The QR code you receive from VIATOR after booking is only a confirmation, not your entry ticket.
✓Admission ticket(s) based on the option you selected (Forbidden City / Tiananmen Square / Combo).

Not included

✕This is a combo product. Purchasing a ticket for one site does not include entry to the other.
✕NOT accessible for Chinese passport/ID
✕Important: If you cannot provide a valid WhatsApp, WeChat, or email, please do not book this ticket.
✕Basic English required. Please don’t book if you can’t read or communicate in English.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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