A private half-day Forbidden City visit with ticket-first planning, Meridian Gate entry, and paced central-axis guiding—ideal when you want the palace without rushing a second site.
The Forbidden City is Beijing's must-see imperial palace—best done with advance tickets, passport timing, and a guide who keeps the central axis readable.
This product is a focused half-day (~4–5 hours door to door), not a stacked two-site marathon.
Route and experience
Hotel pickup → Meridian Gate entry → main halls and courtyards with your guide → exit (often toward Jingshan for views) → return to your hotel or agreed city drop-off.