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In-depth Forbidden City Tour in Beijing [Includes Tickets + Scholar's Insightful Commentary/15 or 25 Travelers/Internet-Famous Group]
In-depth Forbidden City Tour in Beijing [Includes Tickets + Scholar's Insightful Commentary/15 or 25 Travelers/Internet-Famous Group]
In-depth Forbidden City Tour in Beijing [Includes Tickets + Scholar's Insightful Commentary/15 or 25 Travelers/Internet-Famous Group]
In-depth Forbidden City Tour in Beijing [Includes Tickets + Scholar's Insightful Commentary/15 or 25 Travelers/Internet-Famous Group]
In-depth Forbidden City Tour in Beijing [Includes Tickets + Scholar's Insightful Commentary/15 or 25 Travelers/Internet-Famous Group]
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In-depth Forbidden City Tour in Beijing [Includes Tickets + Scholar's Insightful Commentary/15 or 25 Travelers/Internet-Famous Group]

4.9/5
Excellent
(25,790 reviews)
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Mandarin / English
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Highlights

[Xiucai Says · Brand Explanation Group] The Palace Museum Tour: A Must-Choose Route, a Star Route with 1.5M+ Services Per Year and 200K+ Positive Reviews, Taking You to Unlock the Secrets of the 601-Year-Old Forbidden City
[Unique Route - Multiple Options Available] Morning/afternoon session, optional pick-up within the Third Ring Road; small group of 15/25 people, popular guide, VIP private Independent group
[Zero Contact, Worry-Free Experience] Each person wears a wireless headset and receiver, which is disinfected after use, keeping you away from the noise, so you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind
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4.9
/5
Excellent
(25790 reviews)
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Guest user
Mon Oct 06 2025
5.0
Excellent
The Forbidden City during the National Day holiday was incredibly difficult to book, so I chose the private tour that Xiucai recommended, which included tickets, and successfully booked a spot at the Forbidden City during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which also included a visit to the Treasure House. Tour guide Li Donghua informed us of the meeting time and location the night before. The four-hour tour was non-stop, with stops and starts along the central axis from the Meridian Gate to the Shenwu Gate. It was both exciting and tiring. Tour guide Li spoke in a clear, articulate voice, and it was obvious he was a native Beijinger. Four hours wasn't enough to cover it all, and the Forbidden City is still worth savoring. Thank you Tour guide Li for your company🫶🫶🫶
Guest user
Sat Nov 15 2025
5.0
Excellent
The scholar said that Guide Li (Xiao Hai) took him to visit the Forbidden City! Six hundred years of history are hidden within the red walls and yellow tiles. Pushing open the vermilion gates, time seems to slowly unfold beneath your feet—the palace walls bear the weight of time, and strolling through them is like traveling through time. Guide Li's explanations were patient and detailed, demonstrating a deep knowledge of history. His explanations were both rigorous and poetic—excellent!
Guest user
Tue Oct 28 2025
5.0
Excellent
I booked a tour with Xiucai on my family trip to Beijing this time and was fortunate to have a tour guide, Chen, who provided excellent explanations. Her explanations were easy to understand and she possessed a deep understanding of the Forbidden City's history, architectural features, and collection of cultural relics. She accurately described each palace, giving us a fascinating insight into the city. The tour was lively and engaging: Chen's humorous and engaging presentations, recounting historical stories and palace anecdotes, allowed us to experience the charm of the Forbidden City in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. I'm also very grateful to Chen for taking photos! The photos were beautiful.
Guest user
Wed Oct 15 2025
5.0
Excellent
Liu Jiaxin, the tour guide I've heard of, was patient and meticulous, with a humorous and engaging explanation. Here's a classic example: "The treasury Kangxi left Yongzheng was a mess of accounts, while Yongzheng left Qianlong a vast sum. Yet Qianlong disliked his father Yongzheng but loved his grandfather Kangxi. This was because Yongzheng and Qianlong's mother had a mediocre relationship. This shows how important a good relationship between husband and wife is to their children [Laugh]." He also knew all about the treasures in the Treasure House, including the six eastern palaces where the concubines lived, which we toured. Highly recommended to friends [Sun][Sun][Sun] It lives up to its reputation.
Guest user
Sat Nov 15 2025
5.0
Excellent
Jin Lianghong's tour guide services are truly industry-leading! Her profound knowledge allows her to effortlessly narrate the history, architectural secrets, and anecdotes of the Forbidden City, making her explanations vivid, engaging, and insightful. Her meticulous service further enhances the cultural journey, making this a truly heartwarming experience. A truly exceptional tour guide, highly recommended! A perfect score for tour guide Jin Lianghong! Her professional expertise is astonishing. From palace regulations to the legends behind the artifacts, from historical context to architectural ingenuity, she explains everything clearly and captivatingly. Her attentive service makes the entire trip a truly enriching experience. A cultural feast that combines valuable information with warmth—choosing her is definitely the right decision!
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1. Visitors from mainland China can only use their ID cards. Visitors from outside mainland China should use the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, the Residence Permit for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Residents, the Permanent Residence Identity Card for Foreigners or the Passport to book and check in. The same ID card can only be used to purchase one ticket per visiting day.

2. This product is only available to Chinese citizens under the age of 18 (including residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and foreigners with permanent residency). If your child is a foreign national, you can only place an adult order. After placing an order, contact us to purchase a student ticket before you can refund the ticket price difference! Please be aware! !

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1. Tickets for the Forbidden City go on sale 7 days in advance. We will do our best to get you tickets as soon as possible. If you fail to get tickets, we will contact you to refund or change the attractions 5-6 days before the travel date. Please be careful if you mind! !

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Eligibility
Adult: 18–59 years old
Child: 3–17 years old
Senior: 60 years old and above
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If a cancellation request is submitted before 3:00 PM, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted before 11:59 PM 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 50% will be charged.
A fee of 100% will be charged for cancellations requested before 11:59 PM on the day of date of use.
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.

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