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If Only the Square Shows for Your Date, the Palace Is Sold Out
Tickets for two of Beijing's landmarks, sold three ways.
The Forbidden City ticket reserves entry to the palace, and does not include Tian'anmen Square. The Tian'anmen Square ticket covers the square only, and it still means a security check and a queue, so skip it if that does not suit you. The third option covers both in one booking.
Each is sold separately, so choose before booking.
What you get is an official ticket with guaranteed entry, and no paper and no QR code to manage: you go in on your passport.
Two things to know. The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. And if the only option showing for your date is the Tian'anmen Square ticket, that means the Forbidden City has sold out for that day.
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).
Itinerary
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The Palace Museum
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The Palace Museum
The Forbidden City, the Palace Museum, home to 24 emperors. The ticket takes you past the queue and into the courtyards, the halls under their golden roofs, and the gardens behind them.
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Tiananmen Square
Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. The reserved admission gets you onto it, with the National Museum, the Great Hall of the People and the Monument to the People's Heroes around you.
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The Palace Museum
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
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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