Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Forbidden City Small Group Guided Tour with English/Russian/Spanish-Speaking Guide
【Meeting time】: 8:30 AM / 12:30 PM 【Meeting point】: Donghuamen (East Prosperity Gate), Forbidden City
Tour details: Enter the Forbidden City through Wumen (Meridian Gate). Your journey will take you through the grand halls along the central axis.
【Find Your Guide】: Your English-speaking guide/Russian-speaking guide / Spanish-speaking guide will contact you by 6:00 PM the day before via phone/WhatsApp/email with exact meeting time, flag color (e.g., yellow/blue), and guide’s contact number.
Chinese citizens (including those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) must book when online tickets for the Forbidden C...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
3-hour guided tour in English /Russian/Spanish by certified experts
Group size capped at 15 guests (adults & children)
Sanitized wireless earpiece for crystal-clear audio
Forbidden City admission included (pre-booked, no extra purchase)
Treasure Gallery & Clock Museum tickets (pay onsite if interested)
Hotel accommodation and transportation
Meals at attractions (we recommend nearby local eateries)
Meeting Points
Departure
88 Dong Hua Men Da Jie
Subway: Take Line 8 to Jin Yu Hutong Exit C, walk 10 min on Donghuamen St to meeting point. Taxi: Get off at Wangfu Century Building, walk 5 min. Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp/email the day before with exact meeting spot.
Return
Gate of Divine Prowess
After the guided tour ends, you can leave on your own and explore the Forbidden City by yourself until 5 PM.
Itinerary
1
The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum
At the Forbidden City's Nine-Dragon Wall, travelers will see nine vivid dragons carved in glazed tiles. A certified guide explains hidden symbols, legendary repairs, and the wall's imperial secrets.
10 minutes
2
Palace of Heavenly Purity
The emperor's sleeping hall with “Zheng Da Guang Ming” (Open and Impartial) plaque. Your guide will reveal how later emperors hid a secret will box above this plaque, changing succession rules forever.
15 minutes
3
Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian)
A square-shaped rest stop where emperors prepared before ceremonies. Look for the two sedan chairs and the bronze-domed ceiling – a rare early Qing blend of Chinese and Tibetan styles.
15 minutes
4
Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Your guide will explain: the highest surviving ancient wooden structure in China, the "Golden Throne" where emperors held grand ceremonies, the bronze incense burners and carved marble ramp with nine dragons.
15 minutes
5
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
In the Imperial Garden, travelers see ancient cypresses, a rockery made of Taihu stones, the Hall of Imperial Peace (Daoist altar), and the unique "Longevity" rock. Your guide explains how emperors relaxed and sought immortality here.
Forbidden City Small Group Guided Tour with English/Russian/Spanish-Speaking Guide
【Meeting time】: 8:30 AM / 12:30 PM 【Meeting point】: Donghuamen (East Prosperity Gate), Forbidden City
Tour details: Enter the Forbidden City through Wumen (Meridian Gate). Your journey will take you through the grand halls along the central axis.
【Find Your Guide】: Your English-speaking guide/Russian-speaking guide / Spanish-speaking guide will contact you by 6:00 PM the day before via phone/WhatsApp/email with exact meeting time, flag color (e.g., yellow/blue), and guide’s contact number.
Chinese citizens (including those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) must book when online tickets for the Forbidden C...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
3-hour guided tour in English /Russian/Spanish by certified experts
Group size capped at 15 guests (adults & children)
Sanitized wireless earpiece for crystal-clear audio
Forbidden City admission included (pre-booked, no extra purchase)
Treasure Gallery & Clock Museum tickets (pay onsite if interested)
Hotel accommodation and transportation
Meals at attractions (we recommend nearby local eateries)
Meeting Points
Departure
88 Dong Hua Men Da Jie
Subway: Take Line 8 to Jin Yu Hutong Exit C, walk 10 min on Donghuamen St to meeting point. Taxi: Get off at Wangfu Century Building, walk 5 min. Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp/email the day before with exact meeting spot.
Return
Gate of Divine Prowess
After the guided tour ends, you can leave on your own and explore the Forbidden City by yourself until 5 PM.
