Forbidden City Beijing
Beijing has the largest number of tourist attractions in China. Visitors can find all types of tourist spots in Beijing – historical, cultural, natural and modern. The must see places are The Great Wall of China and Forbidden City.
A lot of independent travelers often want to know places to see in Beijing, so we create a list of entrance tickets of main tourist attractions in Beijing (北京/ Peking) and hope it can make you Beijing sightseeing easier.
Forbidden City (Palace Museum / 故宫)
Admission Fee: CNY 40 (Nov. 1 to the next Mar. 31); CNY 60 (Apr. 1 to Oct. 31)
CNY 10 for the Treasure Gallery; CNY 10 for the Clock and Watch Gallery
Opening Hours: (Closed on Mondays)
8:30 to 16:30 (Nov. 1 – the next Mar. 31); tickets not available after 15:30 and last entry at 15:40.
8:30 to 17:00 (Apr. 1- Oct.31); tickets not available after 16:00 and last entry at 16:10.
The Forbidden City limits the daily number of visitors to 80,000, and we recommend individual visitors book tickets in advance online at https://gugong.ktmtech.cn/ (only Chinese version available). Foreign visitors are required to provide passport numbers and full names when book tickets online. For details, visit http://en.dpm.org.cn/visit/tickets/. If you do not have online reservation, please visit the site in the morning, there are usually tickets available in the morning.
Join Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace Bus Tour – $38
Badaling Great Wall (八达岭长城)
Admission Fee: CNY 45 (Apr. 1 to Oct.31); CNY 40 (Nov.1 to Mar.31)
Cable Car: CNY 60 (single trip); CNY 80 (round trip)
Pulley: CNY 30 (single trip); CNY 60 (round trip)
Opening Hours: 06:30-19:00 (In summer); 07:00-18:00 (In winter)
Join Badaling Great Wall & Ming Tombs Tour for only USD28/person
Mutianyu Great Wall （慕田峪长城）
Admission Fee: Adults (including children above 1.5M): CNY45; Children (1.2-1.5M): CNY25; Free for children below 1.2M
Ferry Car: RMB10/single way RMB15/round way
Cable Fee (Optional): Adults (including children above 1.3M): CNY100 for a single trip, CNY120 for a round trip;
Slideway Fee (Optional): CNY100 for a round trip
Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00
If you want to visit Mutianyu Great Wall by public bus, please visit How to Go to Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing.
The Mutianyu Great Wall ticket office is 3 kilometers away from the entrance of the wall. There are shuttle buses between them. Ticket price is CNY 10 for one way and CNY 15 for round way.
Join Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tomb tour – $35
Join Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour (Non shopping) – $45
Mutianyu Great Wall tour by bus – USD25
Join Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour – $40
Simatai Great Wall (司马台长城)
Admission Fee: Adults (including children above 1.5M) CNY40; Children (1.2-1.5M) CNY20; Free for children below 1.2M
Ferry Car: Free
Cable Fee (Optional): CNY80 for a single trip, CNY120 for a round trip
Opening Hours: April – October 8:00-18:00; November – March 8:00-17:30
Open area: From East Tower No.1 to East Tower No.10
Note: In order to protect the Great Wall and let visitors have a safe and pleasant tour, Simatai Great Wall limits the daily visitors to be maximum 1,200 tourists in normal days. Tourists can make an online reservation 1-10 days in advance at http://www.wtown.com/index.php/Yuyue/great_wall_reservation, Reservations tourists can take free shuttle bus to the Great Wall at 10:00am, 12:00am, 2:00pm. The shuttle bus back time is at 12:30、13:30、15:30、16:30. Visitors without advance reservation are not guaranteed to get the tickets.
Jinshanling Great Wall (金山岭长城)
Admission Fee: CNY 65 (Mar. 16 – Nov. 15); CNY 55 (Nov. 16- the next Mar.15)
Cable Way: CNY 80 (round-way) ; CNY 40 (one-way)
Jinshanling Great Wall Bus Tour – $55
Notice: Jinshanling Great Wall is closed from May 31 to Dec 31, 2017 for renovation. This tour will be not available during the period.
Juyongguan Pass of Great Wall （居庸关长城）
Admission Fee: CNY 45 (April 1 – Oct.31); CNY 40 (Nov. 1 – March 31)
Opening Hours: 08:30 – 17:00
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan / 颐和园)
Admission Fee: Nov.1 – Mar.31(next year) 20Yuan Apr.1 – Oct.31 30
Opening Hours: 7:00-17:00 6:30-18:00
Ming Tombs (明陵)
Admission Fee:
Changling: CNY 45 (Apr. 1 to Oct. 31); CNY 30 (Nov.1 to the next Mar. 31)
Opening Hours: 8:00 to 17:30
Dingling: CNY 60 (Apr. 1 to Oct. 31); CNY 40 (Nov.1 to the next Mar. 31)
Opening Hours: Dingling: 8:00 to 18:00
Sacred Way: CNY 30 (Apr. 1 to Oct. 31); CNY 20 (Nov.1 to the next Mar. 31)
Opening Hours: 8:00 – 18:00
Note: Ticket-selling stops about half an hour before the closing time. In low season (Nov. 1 – the next Mar. 31), the opening time is half an hour later and the ticket stopping time and closing time are half an hour ahead of the above schedule.
Temple of Heaven (天坛公园)
Admission Fee: Nov.1-Mar.31 (next year) CNY 30 Apr.1-Oct.31 CNY 35
Opening Hours: 06:00-22:00
Yonghe Lamasery (雍和宫)
Admission Fee: CNY 25
Opening Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Beihai Park (北海公园)
Admission Fee:
Park Admission: CNY 10 (Apr.1 to Oct. 31); CNY 5 (Nov. 1 to Mar. 31)
Hours: 06:30 – 20:00
The Water Cube (The National Aquatics Center / 水立方)
Admission Fee: CNY 30
Opening Hours: 9:00 to 21:00
The Birds Nest (Beijing National Stadium / 鸟巢)
Admission Fee: CNY 50
Opening Hours: 09:00~19:00 (April 1 – October 31) 09:00~17:00 (November 1 – the next March 31)
Eastern Qing Tombs (清东陵)
Admission Fee:
CNY 150 (including the Sacrificial Ceremony)
CNY 120 (excluding the Sacrificial Ceremony)
Opening Hours:08:00 to 18:00 (tombs are closed before 17:00 in winter)
Western Qing Tombs (清西陵)
Admission Fee:
Admission Fee: CNY122 at peak season (Apr.1 – Oct.31)/ CNY 82 at low season (Nov.1 – the next Mar.31)
Opening Hours: 8:40 to 17:30
Old Summer Palace (Ruins of Yuanmingyuan / 圆明园)
Admission Fee: CNY 10
Sites of European Palaces: CNY 15
Opening Hours: 07:00-19:00 (May-August) 07:00-18:30 (April, September and October) 07:00-17:30 (January, February, March, November and December)
Prince Gong’s Mansion (恭王府)
Admission Fees: CNY 40 for entrance charge; CNY 70 including entrance charge, fare for a local guide, listening to the opera and tasting the snack.
Opening Hours: 7:30 – 16:30 (March to November); 8:30 – 16:30 (other months)
Beijing Bell and Drum Towers (钟鼓楼)
Admission Fee: CNY 15 (Bell Tower) ; CNY 20 (Drum Tower)
Opening Hours: 09:10 to 17:00
Marco Polo Bridge (Lugou Bridge / 卢沟桥)
Admission Fee: CNY 20
Opening Hours: 07:00 to 19:00 (April 1 – October 31) 08:00 to 17:00 (November 1 – the next March 31)
Ancient Observatory (古观象台)
Admission Fee: CNY 10
Opening Hours: 09:00 to 18:00 (summer); 09:00 to 16:30 (winter)
Fragrant Hill Park (香山公园)
Admission Fee: Apr. 1 to Nov. 15: CNY 10 / Nov. 16 to Mar. 31: CNY 5
Opening Hours
Apr. 1 – Jun. 30: 06:00 to 18:30
Jul. 1 – Aug. 31: 06:00 to 19:00
Sep. 1 – Nov. 15: 06:00 to 18:30
Nov. 16 – Mar. 31: 06:00 to 18:00
Beijing Zoo (北京动物园)
Entrance Fee (including the Panda House): CNY 19 (Apr. 1 to Oct. 31); CNY 14 (Nov. 1 to the next Mar.31)
Opening Hours:7:30 – 18:00 (Apr. 1 to Oct. 31); 7:30 – 17:00 (Nov. 1 to the next Mar.31)
Beijing Happy Valley (北京欢乐谷)
Admission Fee: All Inclusive Ticket: CNY 180 (Mar.16 – Nov.15) ; CNY 150 (Nov.16 – the next Mar.15)
Opening Hours: Mar.16 – Nov.15: 09:00-18:30 (weekdays); 08:30-18:30 (weekends) Nov.16 – Mar.15: 10:00-17:30 (weekdays); 09:30-17:30 (weekends)
Beijing Capital Museum (首都博物馆)
Entrance Fee: Free of charge, but visitors need to book in advance. Reservation Website: http://www.capitalmuseum.org.cn/en/RESERVATION.htm (Reservation should be made at least a day before the visit)
Reservation Number: 010-63393339 (09:00-17:00)
Inquiry Number: 010-63370491/63370492
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday; 09:00 – 17:00 (admission before 16:00)
Good afternoon, are the prices updated, I am planning to travel octz 2018.
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The prices are all updated.
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If we book the Mutianyu & Ming Tomb Tour for Sept. 3, 2018 can we be picked up from our hotel? 5 will be booked at Beijing Grand Continental Hotel by 4th ring road and 6 from 7 Days Inn Bird’s Nest Stadium. If not what’s the nearest pick up station. Can we pay the day when we board the bus?
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Hi Mary, our trip advisor already sent you an email in details, thanks.
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Hi
Thanks for this very interesting post.
I wanted to know if at all these places we can pay for the entrance tickets vis Alipay.
Thanks! ^^
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I do not think they accept alipay on the spot. Usually you can only use Alipay for online booking.
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hi..do u mind to point iut which attraction sites that requires pre purchase tickets via online? i read somewhere saying it’s a new change in beijing that they don’t sell tickets in the day ti walk in tourists..thanks
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Only the Forbidden city needs pre purchase, but the booking system is in Chinese. You can also get ticket on the spot in the morning if you arrive early.
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Hi for simatai, it was mention that there’s a shuttle bus . Where can we take the shuttle bus?
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You can take bus Express 980 (980路快车) at Dongzhimen Bus Station (东直门公交站) and off at Miyunxinnongcun (密云新农村), change to bus Mi51 (密51路) and get off at Simatai Great Wall (司马台长城).
Or take bus Gubei Water Town Bus (古北水镇专线) at Dongzhimen Bus Station (东直门公交站) and get off at Gubei Water Town (古北水镇), where you can buy ticket to Simatai Great Wall. The bus takes about 2-3 hours and the ticket price is CNY 48 per person. The bus is available at 9:00 12:00 and 15:30. The back bus is available at 12:00, 16:00 and 21:00.
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Hello, I will be travelling with a 4 year old that is approximately 1.06 meters. Are children that age generally free or discounted? I only noticed a few places that mention height discounts. Is there a student rate anywhere? Thank you!
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Hi Kristin, The 1.06 meter child should be free of tickets. Usually children under 1.4 meters is free of ticket. – Sophie Chai
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are these prices are to 2017?
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Yes, all information are updated in 2017.
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Are these all up to date 2017-18?
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Yes, all these ticket info are up to date.
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Hi, is there a discount for children 12 years old and under?
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Hi Michelle, one of our trip consultants will contact you about the tour booking. – Sophie Chai
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Apart from Badaling, what are the other Great Wall tours available?
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We also have tours to other Great Wall sections:
1. Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour https://www.intochinatravel.com/mutianyu-great-wall-bus-tour/
2. Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Tour https://www.intochinatravel.com/mutianyu-great-wall-ming-tombs-and-olympic-stadium-bus-tour/
3. Jinshaning Great Wall Bus Tour https://www.intochinatravel.com/jinshanling-great-wall-bus-tour/
Please let me know which one your prefer.
Regards
Sophie Chai
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Hi,
Good day. How much for the package Great Wall and Forbidden City?
What does it include? Does it include entrance ticket? Can you pick us up on Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
Please reply to me asap
Please email to me 4cunce@gmail.com
Thanks
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The price is USD35 per person, we can pick you up from Days Inn Forbidden City. The price includes coach, guide, entrance tickets and lunch. – Sophie Chai
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Hi, I am interested in your Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs bus tour – BC04. Planning to go on Thursday. Pls respond
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Hi Suet, already sent you the confirmation email. Have a good trip! – Peter Wang
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Hi, I have 2 free days in Beijing on 10 th & 11 th December 2016. Need to plan to cover the main tourist places in Beijing. The forbidden city, the great wall, the square , some shopping etc in group tours. Can you send me the details.
I well be staying at metro lido Beijing from 8th to 13th December Please . contact me at the hotel in the evening.
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Hi Div,
I recommend tour as follows:
Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tomb tour USD30 per person.
https://www.intochinatravel.com/mutianyu-great-wall-ming-tombs-and-olympic-stadium-bus-tour/
Forbidden City, Temple Of Heaven and Summer Palace tour USD30 per person.
https://www.intochinatravel.com/forbidden-city-temple-of-heaven-summer-palace-bus-tour/
Please let me know if you are interested in them. Our guide will call you hotel to let you know pick up time in the evening before each tour.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Peter Wang
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Is the Mutianyu + Ming tomb tour still available ? We want to join on the 2nd December 2016.
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Hi Lim, the tour is available on 2nd Dec, Please let me know your hotel in Beijing, our tour guide will call you on 1st Dec to let you know pick up time.
– Peter Wang
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My family and I will be in beijing for 16hrs. Would like to visit a few tourist spots. However, our flight arrives beijing at 9am. Will there still be a tour available (ie: afternoon tour, with hotel pick up & drop off)?
Thanks.
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Hi Joan, thanks for your inquire. According to your schedule, We can only arrange private tour for you. I have sent you a private tour including airport pick up and drop off service, please check it and let me know if you have any question.
Regards,
Peter Wang
service@intochinatravel.com
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HI
we are staying at the new world hotel in Beijing and wish to join the tour for the great Wall on Friday. Could you please send us the details of the tour including prices and let us know if you can pick us up?
Also, can we pay in another currency aside from dollars- I. E. British Pounds?
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We have Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs tour available on Friday, 29 July. The price is USD20 or RMB130 per person. We only accept USD and RMB
in cash paid the tour guide when pick up.
The service includes pick up and drop off from your hotel, Air-con coach, English-speaking tour guide, Chinese lunch and entrance tickets.
Our tour guide will call your hotel tomorrow evening to let you know pick up time. Please let me know your full name so we can reach you by calling
to the hotel.
Peter Wang
E-mail:service@intochinatravel.com
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Can you please tell me if it’s possible to hike up the Mutianyi area of the Great Wall. I’m interested in taking photos of the sunrise. Thank you
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Hi Rebecca, I am afraid you can not take the sunrise photos on Mutianyu, as it opens from 7:30 in the morning.
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What’s a cheap way to get around? I have 19 hours to explore Beijing and I want to get to all the tourist spots.
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Well, you can get to some famous tourist spots by subway, for details please visit the page https://www.intochinatravel.com/the-complete-guide-of-visiting-beijing-by-subway/. And you can not explore Beijing in just 19 hours, I am afraid you can only visit some important places within the time.
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Hi,
Is there a way we can buy these tickets in advance or it has to be done in the counter?
Will there be a very long line?
Thanks.
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There is no place to buy ticket in advance. You will see long queue at hot tourist spots like Forbidden City, but most tourist spots are fine, you will get your ticket in a very short waiting time.
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Are these prices up to date , 2015 ? I am coming to Beijing with my family this summer, and we want to see many things
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All prices are up to date. There is almost no change for the entrance prices in recent years in Beijing.
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