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Forbidden City Visitor Guide

Forbidden City • Beijing

Forbidden City Visitor Planning & Museum Guidance

Clear, practical information for visiting the Palace Museum in Beijing—plus optional help arranging third‑party guided tours and group itineraries. Not affiliated with the Palace Museum.

Lead Time

Share dates & interests

Support

Planning & coordination only

Forbidden City courtyard

Services

Visitor Support & Guided Visit Coordination

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Palace roof detail

Forbidden City visit planning

Trip planning support, museum highlights, etiquette, and realistic pacing for your day.

Guided visit

Guided tour coordination

Optional help coordinating third-party guided tour requests. No ticket sales on this site.

Family visit

Group & family guidance

Accessibility notes, family-friendly pacing, and crowd-avoidance suggestions tailored to your visit.

Museum highlights and exhibition summaries for time-efficient visits.
Seasonal tips and etiquette guidance for respectful, smooth experiences.

Process

How It Works

Set clear expectations for your visit and choose the level of coordination you want.

1. Share your plan needs

Tell us your travel date, time window, interests (architecture, history, exhibitions, photography, family needs).

2. Get a suggested route

We share a route, timing plan, and practical tips for the day.

3. Optional guide request

If you want a guide, we can help coordinate a third-party guided tour request (availability varies).

4. You decide

Use what helps you most—our role is planning support and visitor guidance.

Essentials

Visit Planning Essentials

Practical, clear, and policy-safe guidance
  • Entry planning: arrival windows, security screening considerations, realistic pacing.
  • Crowd-avoidance: peak periods, suggested start times, rest-stop planning.
  • On-site etiquette: respectful behavior guidance for museum spaces.
  • Photography guidance: general do’s/don’ts and courtesy in busy galleries.
  • Seasonal notes: weather considerations and comfort planning for long outdoor walks.

Routes

Museum Highlights & Suggested Routes

Choose a pacing style or request a tailored plan for your group.

Short visit (2–3 hrs)

Key halls and major courtyards for concise visits.

Standard route (3–5 hrs)

Main axis plus select side areas with balanced pacing.

In-depth day plan

Expanded areas, pacing breaks, and exhibit time buffers.

Exhibition summaries: plain-language overviews (availability depends on museum programming).

Inclusive Guidance

Accessibility & Family Visit Guidance

Mobility planning: typical walking distances and where to plan rest breaks.
Stroller-friendly pacing suggestions and family-friendly highlight options.
Practical tips for visiting with older adults (comfort stops and timing).
Confirm any on-site accessibility facilities directly with the museum on the day of visit.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you the official Palace Museum website?

No—PalaceCity is an independent visitor information and planning service.

Do you sell tickets?

We do not sell tickets on this website.

Can you guarantee entry or a specific guide?

No—availability depends on museum policies and third-party providers.

Do you link to external sites?

No—this site does not provide outbound links.

What information do you need to create a plan?

Date, group size, preferred pace, and key interests.

Contact

Contact & Visit Plan Request

Phone: +86 10 6870 5932

Email: info@palacecity.biz

Address: 12 Qianmen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006, China

Request a visit plan: share your date, group size, interests, and any accessibility or family needs.

Optional: request third-party guided tour booking assistance (coordination only; no ticket sales on this site).

Email your visit details

Transparency

Transparency & Disclaimers

Independent service: PalaceCity Forbidden City Visitor Guide is not affiliated with the Palace Museum or any government entity.
No guarantees: information is provided for planning purposes; museum rules, hours, and access procedures may change.
Third-party services: any guided tour requests are coordinated with third-party providers when available; terms are confirmed directly with the provider.
Privacy note: contact details provided via phone/email are used only to respond to your inquiry.