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Guided tours at the Palace Museum (excluding admissiom tickets)
Guided tours at the Palace Museum (excluding admissiom tickets)
Guided tours at the Palace Museum (excluding admissiom tickets)
Guided tours at the Palace Museum (excluding admissiom tickets)
Guided tours at the Palace Museum (excluding admissiom tickets)
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Guided tours at the Palace Museum (excluding admissiom tickets)

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Service languages: Mandarin, English, Cantonese, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian (select your preferred language in the package options)
Duration: 3 hrs
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In-depth cultural exploration | A 3-hour intensive guided tour unlocks the hidden history and architectural wisdom of the Forbidden City, packed with knowledge. Guided tours available in English, Japanese, Cantonese, and other languages.
Multiple tour options are available | Choose from small groups of 15 or 25 people or private guides, balancing personalized interaction and a comfortable itinerary, saying goodbye to a rushed sightseeing tour.
Immersive listening experience | Wireless headset on the go, clearly capturing every detail in noisy environments, allowing you to move freely and never miss a lecture.
Product details

[Product Ticket Information]

This product does not include admission to the Palace Museum. Please purchase tickets on the official Palace Museum website (WeChat mini-program) at 8:00 PM, 7 days in advance. You can consult online customer service for recommendations on products that include tickets.

[Ticket check-in hours]

Starting November 1, 2023, the Palace Museum will implement time-slot-based visits. Please plan your time accordingly.

The morning session starts at 12:00 noon on the same day.

The earliest ticket check-in time for afternoon sessions is 11:00 AM on the same day;

Off-season (November 1st - March 31st): Last entry time: 3:30 PM;

During peak season (April 1 - October 31), the latest entry time is 16:00.

Please purchase the corresponding session based on your ticket time.

[Product Itinerary Description]

[Snail Travel] The Palace Museum Expert Team will provide you with an in-depth explanation of the Palace Museum from multiple perspectives, including architecture, history, and cultural stories.

Itinerary (the order of visits is subject to change based on the actual itinerary on the day):

08:30 Meridian Gate (Ticket Check Entrance) - Ticket Check and Entry

Meet inside the Meridian Gate at 08:50

09:00 Meridian Gate - Inner Golden Water Bridge - Gate of Supreme Harmony

09:30 Hall of Supreme Harmony - Hall of Central Harmony - Hall of Preserving Harmony

10:30 Qianqing Palace - Jiaotai Hall - Kunning Palace

11:00 Yikun Palace - Chuxiu Palace

11:25 Imperial Garden

11:35 Jingren Palace - Yanxi Palace

The tour ends at 12:00 - you are free to explore on your own afterwards.

The afternoon session starts at 12:30 PM with the meeting time and the explanation begins at 1:00 PM.

Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Chinese history and culture, imperial culture, and ancient architecture.

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What's included
[Guide Service] Professional and top-notch lecturers will accompany you for 3 hours. [Wireless Headset] Each person in each group is equipped with a wireless headset.
[Tickets] Tickets to the Forbidden City need to be purchased by yourself. Tips: Tickets to the Forbidden City are divided into morning and afternoon sessions. You can choose the time of the tour according to your ticket type. [Meals and Transportation] Meals and transportation are at your own expense. [Others] All personal consumption and expenses include all expenses not mentioned in the above.
How to use
1. After successfully placing the order, you will receive a confirmation SMS from Ctrip. 2. The tour guide will confirm the meeting time and location with you by phone/SMS/WeChat at least before 23:00 on the day before the trip. Please make sure that the reserved mobile phone number is available. Guests who place orders on the same day, please make sure that the reserved mobile phone number is available, and the staff will send relevant meeting information in a timely manner. [How to use] Use with valid ID; [Meeting time] 09:00 for morning session/13:00 for afternoon session [Meeting place] Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City (subject to the tour guide's notification)
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 12:00, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted before 20:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 30% will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted before 22:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 60% will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 22:00 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Product info

Product Description

The Forbidden City ticket is not included. You need to purchase the Forbidden City ticket in advance.

Service Language

Provide Chinese and English tour guide services

Important note

[Ticket Product Description]

This product does not include tickets to the Forbidden City. Please purchase tickets on the official website of the Forbidden City (WeChat mini program) at 20:00 7 days in advance. You can consult the online customer service for recommended products that include tickets.

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