Full description
Discover the history of the Forbidden City on a guided walking tour through its imperial halls, the Treasure Gallery, and the Imperial Garden.
The experience begins at the meeting point in Beijing, taking a walk through the Old Town toward the sprawling Forbidden City palace complex.
The route continues inside the former residence of the Ming and Qing dynasties to explore the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Imperial Garden, and the Treasure Gallery, featuring royal gold artifacts, jade carvings, and historic gemstones.
The tour concludes at the North Gate of the Forbidden City—Shenwu Gate (the Gate of Divine Prowess)—after completing the guided walk.
Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● Small group experience (maximum 15 passengers)
● Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended depending on weather conditions
● All guest passport numbers are mandatory for pre-booking all attraction tickets; please complete the required information when booking the tour. You will also need your physical passport on the day of the tour
● How to arrive by subway: take Line 8 and get off at "Jinyu Hutong Station". Exit through Exit C; the Bank of China building is adjacent to the subway station
● Prohibited items: non-foldable bicycles, scooters, or strollers; tripods or selfie sticks; weapons and explosives; hazardous chemicals; dangerous tools; flammable materials; alcohol and drugs
● All tours will operate as scheduled unless tourist sites close due to force majeure events
Inclusions
✔ Professional English-speaking tour guide
✔ Group walking tour in a small group (maximum 15 people)
✔ Tickets for the Forbidden City & Treasure Gallery
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
✖ Transfer to and from the meeting point
✖ Lunch
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Subway Line 8 - Jinyu Hutong Station - Exit C, Beijing
(地铁8号线金鱼胡同站C口)