Forbidden City, Beijing

故宫

Ming–Qing imperial palace complex at the heart of old Beijing.

Forbidden City (故宫) is a heritage stop in Beijing. Ming–Qing imperial palace complex at the heart of old Beijing. Reserve timed entry in advance during peak seasons. Expect security screening and a full half-day for the central axis. Hours and ticket rules change — treat any price hints as unverified demo notes. Plan roughly 3 hours on-site in the catalog pacing model — that is a planning band, not a reservation. Any ticket note on this page is labeled unverified and must be re-checked on official channels before you go. Hours hints stay unverified and can change by season or weekday. Use the city page and nearby attraction links for pacing, not as a same-day promise that every combination fits. ChinaTravelChina does not sell admission or show live inventory.