Forbidden City Palace Museum Beijing China

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Dec 9, 2024
Very nice place to visit. Very historical. Be prepare to walk a lot cos the palace is very big. November is a great time to go. Cooling. Do have meal before entering cos nothing to eat inside the pa… Full review by Curious26997097407
Dec 8, 2024
We visited The Forbidden City on a Sunday afternoon around lunchtime, and it was already crowded. The Forbidden City is the imperial palace complex and the residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Empe… Full review by fire-tower
Dec 3, 2024
We had a chance to visit the Forbidden City during a recent trip to China. This is a very large area, with monumental buildings. Also, there are many, many local tourists at the site. Also beware t… Full review by rmartinmitch

Questions & answers

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Which entrance for tourists to enter the Forbidden City?
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You enter the entrance opposite Tiananmen Square with the big portrait of Chairman Mao above the opening.
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Hi everyone. As I know, We must buy forbidden city 's ticket before 8 days but I cannot book it at official website. It …
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Hi everyone. As I know, We must buy forbidden city 's ticket before 8 days but I cannot book it at official website. It always show that ticket is sold old even I waited to 00:00 A.M for booking. Have any ways to book it easier even a little more expensive. Thank you so much for reading
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The Forbidden City can usually be booked through a travel agent. It might be a bit more expensive but would allow convenient access.
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Hieveryone. As a foreigner, do I have to book before visiting the place? And if I book on the official website, can I pay with …
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Hieveryone. As a foreigner, do I have to book before visiting the place? And if I book on the official website, can I pay with a non-chinese credit card? Thank you very much!
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There is no need to book in advance, how long it takes to get in depends on the season.
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Answer by Jeffry B · Mar 4, 2024
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Are there any restaurants in forbidden city? or can we re-enter after having lunch outside?
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As I recall the only refreshments were in the Tea shop where you can sample the teas before buying, but beware, if you buy any tea. It’s incredibly expensive.
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