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Service languages: Chinese, English (select your preferred language in the package options)

Duration: 3 hrs

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[Snail Guide] Top pick tour guide, taking you through the Palace Museum's highlights route with over 1 billion online sales, leading you into the 600-year-old Palace Museum!

[Multiple Packages] Optional packages including Jingshan Park, offering unobstructed panoramic views of the Forbidden City

[Snail Reminder] This product does not include admission tickets to the Forbidden City. Remember to book your tickets in advance!

Last updated on 15 August 2026

Prices start from SGD 7.21 per person, offering great value for your next unforgettable experience

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Admission Ticket Information

This product does not include admission tickets to the Forbidden City. Please purchase tickets in advance by 20:00 seven days prior on the official Forbidden City website (WeChat Mini Program). You may consult our online customer support for recommended products that include tickets.

Admission ticket verification period

Starting from November 1, 2023, the Forbidden City will implement timed entry visits. Please plan your schedule in advance.

Morning session audience time is 12:00 on the same day;

The earliest admission time for afternoon session visitors is 11:00 on the same day;

Off-peak season (11.1-3.31) latest entry time: 15:30

Peak season (4.1-10.31) latest entry time: 16:00.

Please purchase the corresponding time slot based on your admission ticket time.

Product itinerary info

[Snail Cultural Tourism] The Palace Museum expert guide team will provide in-depth guided tours of the Forbidden City from multiple perspectives including architecture, historical stories, and cultural insights.

Itinerary (The actual visiting sequence is subject to the day's schedule):

08:30 Forbidden City - Meridian Gate (Ticket Entrance) Ticket Check and Entry

08:50 Meet inside the Meridian Gate

09:00 Meridian Gate - Inner Golden Water Bridge - Gate of Supreme Harmony

09:30 Hall of Supreme Harmony - Hall of Central Harmony - Hall of Preserving Harmony

10:30 Palace of Heavenly Purity - Hall of Union - Palace of Earthly Tranquility

11:00 Yikun Palace - Chuxiu Palace

11:25 Imperial Garden

11:35 Palace of Great Benevolence - Palace of Prolonged Happiness

12:00 Journey Complete - Free time for independent exploration afterwards

The afternoon session gathers at 12:30 and the guide begins at 13:00.

Includes a Jingshan package with an additional 1 hr guide after the Forbidden City tour

Immerse yourself in China's traditional history and culture, imperial heritage, and the charm of ancient architecture.

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What's included

[Guide Service] Professional expert guide with 3-hour full accompanying service. Includes 4-hour guide service with Jingshan package

[Wireless Headsets] Each group member will be provided with a wireless headset guide device.

[Admission Ticket] Forbidden City admission ticket and Jingshan Park admission ticket, to be purchased separately. Friendly reminder: Forbidden City tickets are divided into morning and afternoon sessions. Please select your guide time slot according to your ticket type.

Meals and transportation are not included throughout the trip.

- Others: All personal expenses and fees not mentioned in the inclusions.

How to use

1. You will receive a booking confirmation SMS from Trip.com once your order is successfully placed.

2. The guide will confirm the meeting time and location with you via phone call/SMS/WeChat by 23:00 on the day before departure at the latest. Please ensure your registered phone number is reachable. For same-day bookings, please keep your registered phone number available as our staff will promptly send the relevant meeting information.

[Usage] Present valid ID for gathering and use;

Meeting time: 09:00 in the morning/13:00 in the afternoon

[Meeting Point] Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City (specific location subject to guide's notification)

Change & cancellation policies

If a cancellation request is submitted before 12:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.

If a cancellation request is submitted before 20:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 30% will be charged.

If a cancellation request is submitted before 22:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 60% will be charged.

If a cancellation request is submitted after 22:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.

If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.

Partial refund is not available.

Important note

Admission Ticket Information

This product does not include admission tickets to the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park. Please purchase tickets in advance by 20:00 seven days prior on the official Forbidden City website (WeChat Mini Program). You may consult our online customer support for recommended products that include tickets.

Admission ticket verification period

Starting from November 1, 2023, the Forbidden City will implement timed entry visits. Please plan your schedule in advance.

Morning session audience time is 12:00 on the same day;

The earliest admission time for afternoon session visitors is 11:00 on the same day;

Off-peak season (11.1-3.31) latest entry time: 15:30

Peak season (4.1-10.31) latest entry time: 16:00.

Please purchase the corresponding time slot for the research activity based on your admission ticket time.

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