Beijing The Palace Museum half-day tour [including admission ticket + Treasure Gallery ticket] multiple group types/Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish guide
Beijing The Palace Museum half-day tour [including admission ticket + Treasure Gallery ticket] multiple group types/Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish guide
Beijing The Palace Museum half-day tour [including admission ticket + Treasure Gallery ticket] multiple group types/Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish guide
Beijing The Palace Museum half-day tour [including admission ticket + Treasure Gallery ticket] multiple group types/Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish guide
Beijing The Palace Museum half-day tour [including admission ticket + Treasure Gallery ticket] multiple group types/Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish guide
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Beijing The Palace Museum half-day tour [including admission ticket + Treasure Gallery ticket] multiple group types/Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish guide

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5K+ booked
Join-in tour/Private tour
Meet at meeting point
Free cancellation by 6:00 PM, 3 days before the date of use
From
$18.51
per person
Limited-time sale
10% off

Highlights

Includes admission ticket to The Palace Museum + complimentary admission ticket to the Treasure Gallery, all-inclusive with no hidden costs, half-day tour saves extra preparation, full value for money.
Chinese/English/Spanish/Russian guide services available, no need to worry about language barriers, both local and foreign travelers can understand the architectural and historical significance, ensuring smoother cultural comprehension.
Strictly selected senior guide with over 10 years of guiding experience, offering a relaxed half-day tour without rushing, ensuring solid cultural insights at every stop.
Package and price
Date of use
2026-09-17
2026-09-18
2026-09-19
All
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Package
Join-in tour
Private tour
Forbidden City including admission ticket - English guide 30-person group tour (9:00 AM)
From$18.51
Forbidden City including admission ticket - English guide 30-person group tour (1:30 PM)
From$18.51
Forbidden City including admission ticket - English guide 30-person group tour (9:30 AM)
From$18.51
Forbidden City including admission ticket - English guide 30-person group tour (10:00 AM)
From$18.51
Forbidden City including admission ticket - English guide 30-person group tour (12:30 PM)
From$18.51
Forbidden City including admission ticket - English guide 30-person group tour (1:00 PM)
From$18.51
Forbidden City admission ticket included - English guide 15-person private tour (9:00 AM)
From$25.21
Forbidden City admission ticket included - English guide 15-person private tour (1:00 PM)
From$25.21
Forbidden City admission ticket included - English guide 15-person private tour (9:30 AM)
From$25.21
Forbidden City admission ticket included - English guide 15-person private tour (10:00 AM)
From$25.21
Forbidden City admission ticket included - English guide 15-person private tour (12:30 PM)
From$25.21
Forbidden City admission ticket included - English guide 15-person private tour (1:30 PM)
From$25.21
The Palace Museum including admission ticket - English private guide (9:00 AM)
From$144.84
The Palace Museum including admission ticket - English private guide (1:00 PM)
From$144.84
Overview
Departs from Beijing
Starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 12:00 PM
Tour guide (English)
Details
Meet at meeting point
8:30 AM meet at The Palace Museum, Beijing
We will inform you of the specific meeting time and location via WeChat, email, SMS or WhatsApp the day before departure. Please keep your phone accessible. Please arrange your time properly and go to the Forbidden City on your own to meet on time. Thank you! Please bring your valid ID for ticket verification and admission. During peak season, if there is a queue at the ticket gate for security checks, the waiting time may be longer.
The Palace Museum Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Entry tickets included
In-park attractions:Treasure hall
2 hours30 minutes
Imperial Garden Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Free entry
15 minutes
The Treasure Gallery Details
Enter attraction
Enter attraction
Entry tickets included
Treasure hall admission ticket included, guide not included, self-guided visit required after the guide ends.
15 minutes
Guests leave on their own
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
What's included
Product details

Notice for travelers:

Chinese mainland citizens can only purchase tickets using their ID card and must present it for entry. Residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan can only use the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, or Residence Permit for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Residents. Passports cannot be used for booking! Other nationalities can make reservations using a passport or PRC Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card.

Admission ticket instructions

  • Visitors from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan must book 7 days in advance using their ID.

[Kid's meal package description]

  • The child package for this product is applicable to Chinese citizens under 18 years old (including residents of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan). Foreign children are not eligible for the Palace Museum's preferential policies. If your child holds a foreign passport, please book as an adult. If booked as a child, a price difference of CNY 20 per person for the admission ticket will be charged after the ticket is successfully issued. Please be aware!

Admission ticket check-in time slot for the Palace Museum

  • From November 1, 2023, the Palace Museum implements time-slot visits. Please arrange your time in advance.
  • The time for the morning session audience is 12:00 on the same day;
  • The earliest ticket inspection time for the afternoon session is 11:00 AM on the same day;
  • Last admission time during off-peak season (11.1-3.31): 15:30;
  • Last admission time during peak season (4.1-10.31): 16:00.

Cancellation processing schedule notice

  • From April to October and during all holidays, bookings with refund requests submitted between 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM will be processed after 11:00 PM, with cancellations and refunds completed within 24 hrs. At other times, cancellations and refunds will be processed within 1 hr. Please consider carefully before booking if this is a concern!!

▴The Palace Museum in Beijing is a large comprehensive museum built on the foundation of the imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties and their collections. It integrates ancient architectural complexes, imperial collections, and cultural and artistic heritage from various dynasties.

▴A premium route of The Palace Museum designed by the professional team of Snail Cultural Tourism, equipped with wireless headphones, to help you experience the unlimited charm of The Palace Museum.

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Eligibility
Adult: 18–59 years old
Child: 17 years old and under
Senior: 60–100 years old
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 6:00 PM, 3 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted before 6:00 PM 2 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 50% will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted before 12:00 PM 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 80% will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 12:00 PM 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.
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