The 15 Best Beijing Attraction Tickets & Entry Passes

1.4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $15Our pick

Meet your guide in central Beijing for a 3 to 4-hour small-group walk through the Forbidden City. Hear Ming and Qing stories from guides such as Jimmy, Maria, Miko, and Sophie, then choose Tiananmen Square or Jingshan Park. Bring your actual passport and expect strict security checks.

“It's helpful to get smaller queues as a group and nice to be told the history as we go through the main buildings of such a huge place. Very well organised, well done, Maria.”

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2.Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,704 reviews · 30 min · from $3Best value

This $3.99 registration service arranges your Tiananmen Square entry online using your name and passport number. You show your passport and emailed confirmation at the entrance, pass security, and may buy Forbidden City tickets at Meridian Gate. Ezio’s team provides instructions and help, but no live guide.

“The fastest way to getting a ticket without having a chinese phone number. Thanks for organising everything. It was a great experience.”

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3.The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,286 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $7

Choose entry to Beijing’s Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, then use the QR code sent by the local provider at the gate. You can visit independently, or receive help by WhatsApp. The Summer Palace ticket may include four inner sights, while boat rides and some extras cost more.

“Both places were amazing and worth visiting. It takes some time to get from Temple of Heaven to Summer Palace by pubilc traffic. Andy from the company sent me a message how to get there. So I found everything without any problems. Thanks!”

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4.Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · from $9

Reserve your Forbidden City admission for a morning or afternoon visit, then enter with your passport and explore the main halls, palace courts, and Imperial Garden. Add a guide such as Bobo, Summer, Marco, or Maggie, or upgrade to include the Treasure Gallery.

“Marco was a fantastic guide, he was funny, thorough, knowledgeable and super friendly. My friends and I had a wonderful visit with him!”

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5.The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 836 reviews · 40 minutes - 9 hours · from $4

Choose a morning or afternoon entry to Beijing’s Forbidden City, with guided or self-guided options. Your passport serves as the ticket. Some bookings also cover Tiananmen Square, Mutianyu, or hotel transport, while guides such as Anson, Andy, Mina, and Yuly may assist with arrangements.

“Andy is an amazing person. he is very kind and well take care of his clients. super nice man. thanks.”

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6.Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 810 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $12

Choose a self-guided Summer Palace ticket, a 30 to 40 minute boat ride from Ziyu Bay, or a guided day combining Beijing sights. English-speaking guides such as Yan, Joy, Gary, and Lisa add history, transport help, and practical local tips.

“Leo was such a great guide. Really went into the history and details and was so lovely and accommodating. Sharing day to day life stories and history of Beijing. When we come back we will definitely wanting a tour with him again. Also a good photographer! Thank you Leo for such a great experience.”

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7.Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 497 reviews · 3 - 9 hours · from $27

Choose entry-only tickets or an English-guided tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Options add the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall, hutong food stops, or Panda House. Guides such as Vanessa, May, Michael, Angela, and Jenny help bring the sites to life.

“very good tour, May was really nice and knowledgeable. just a suggestion: include a proper lunch brake on the forbidden city + Temple of heaven tour... the stop at the tea shop is nice, but we needed some food in a 7+ hours tour!”

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8.The Beijing Zoo Entry Ticket with Pandas

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 368 reviews · 3 hours · from $6

Visit Beijing Zoo for about three hours, with entry to the Panda House and access to around 450 species. Choose a single or combined ticket, then enter with your passport and the correct QR code. Andy or his team can send directions and ticket details by WhatsApp.

“I booked one day before the visit and got the tickets immediately on the app, email and it was even sent to me through WhatsApp thanks to Andy. excellent service”

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9.Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple) Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 297 reviews · 1 day · from $10

Explore Beijing’s Yonghe Temple independently with advance admission to its courtyards, Buddhist halls, exhibitions, and famous 18-meter sandalwood Buddha. Your ticket is arranged using passport details and sent by email or WhatsApp. There is no guide or audio guide, but a small electronic guide may be provided.

“They sent us the ticket on the day of the visit on WhatsApp with a small guide with all the needed information for visiting the temple.”

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10.Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $24

Join a four to five-hour Beijing tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with an English-speaking guide, timed entry, headsets, and a group of up to 20. Guides such as Rocky, Helen, and Jennt are praised for friendly, clear help, while the fast pace and crowded conditions require stamina.

“Today we had an amazing experience at the Forbidden City. It’s a wonderful place, full of history and stunning architecture. We highly recommend booking a guide for your visit. Our tour guide, Helen, shared fascinating stories and hRead more”

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11.Forbidden City Admission Ticket – With Guide Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · from $9

Book your Forbidden City admission in advance, then enter through Meridian Gate by showing the passport used for the reservation. Explore the Palace Museum’s grand halls, imperial garden, and vast collections at your own pace. A guide option may be available, while ticket-only bookings include no guide or transport.

“Smooth and enjoyable experience despite the large crowds. Highly recommended! The place is huge but easy to navigate.”

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12.Yonghe Lama Temple Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · 2 hours · from $9

Use the correct QR code and your passport to enter Beijing’s Yonghe Lama Temple, one of China’s largest and best-preserved lamaseries. Allow about two hours to see the temple grounds at your own pace. The ticket includes booking service and wheelchair access.

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13.Forbidden City & Tian’anmen Square with entry ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 146 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $30

Choose ticket-only access, a guided Forbidden City visit, a Jewelry and Clock Hall tour, or a Jinshan Park viewpoint. Groups stay under 15 people, and guides such as Lily, Linda, Lucy Yu, and Oscar offer English commentary. Bring your passport and allow extra time for security.

“Linda is excellent guide. She provided many details and has great knowledge about visited place. Her English is also very good”

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14.Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Entry Tickets Chairlift Toboggan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Spend up to eight hours at Mutianyu with your entry ticket, shuttle bus, chairlift ride up, and toboggan ride down. Add a private city transfer for a simpler day. Your official ticket arrives through WhatsApp, WeChat, or iMessage, while the GetYourGuide QR code is not accepted at the wall.

“Great communication from the organizer, very professional. The experience was smooth and pleasant, The Great Wall is truly a must-see in everyone’s life. I recommend.”

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15.Summer Palace Admission Ticket and eGuide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 3 hours - 1 day · from $11

Visit Beijing’s Summer Palace with a pre-booked timed ticket and eGuide. Walk through imperial halls, pavilions, the Long Corridor, Marble Boat, Kunming Lake, and Longevity Hill. You need to provide your passport name and number, and the GetYourGuide QR code alone is not valid for entry.

“Molto carina, ci ha regalato delle calamite alla fine. 5 ore sono abbastanza per fare tutto il giro delle 20 torri”

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