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Top 15 Tickets & Entry Passes in Beijing

73 tours  ·  from $5

Good tickets & entry passes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Meeting points and start times
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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

1.Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,974 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $4Our pick

Choose a 3 to 8 hour group or private visit with guides such as Mina, Miko, Maria, or Jay. See Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, then add Coal Hill Park, palace museums, or a hutong lunch. Tickets are arranged, but strict security and long queues require careful timing.

“Our guide Susan spoke perfect English and had a fantastic knowledge of Chinese history. It was exactly why we booked private tour. There is no way we could navigate through tiananmen square so quick by ourselves. Lots of different queues in different places. Susan was absolutely incredible.”

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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets - Meeting up and getting through security
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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $15Top rated

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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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket) - Getting to the entrance with no meeting point
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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

3.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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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket - What the Temple of Heaven visit feels like
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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket

4.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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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service) - Crossing into the Inner Court
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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)

5.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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Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets - The 1.5-Hour Ride North
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Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

6.Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,256 reviews · 8.5 - 9.5 hours · from $18

Ride from central Beijing to Mutianyu on a licensed bus, with admission and the park shuttle included. You get about five hours to explore independently, with English help from guides such as Maggie, Lucy, Lina, or Brown. Optional cable cars and toboggans cost extra.

“Everything went smoothly, nice tour guide. Buying tickets for both the chairlift and the cable car is not necessary though, even if you want to visit both parts of the wall. Walking on the wall in between is easily doable for a normally fit person and tickets are rather expensive (140 yuan each).”

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Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide) - The Treasure Gallery adds a different side of palace life
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Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

7.Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 995 reviews · from $11

Spend about four and a half hours at Tiananmen Square and Beijing’s Forbidden City with a guide such as Vanessa, Linda, Snow, or Icy. Reserved entry, an earpiece, and a group of up to 15 make the enormous palace complex easier to handle. Expect plenty of walking and a strong dose of imperial history.

“Excellent tour. Doing the tour made entry much easier and quicker. Covered both the square and Forbidden very well. Palace. well.Linda the tour guide was great.”

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Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket - Entering with a passport instead of a paper ticket
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Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

8.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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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour - Picking the right ticket: basic, complete, or boat
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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour

9.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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Beijing: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets - Tiananmen Square: allow time for the first security check
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Beijing: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets

10.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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Temple of Heaven Ticket - The northern buildings: a quieter beginning
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Temple of Heaven Ticket

11.Temple of Heaven Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · from $8

Book a self-guided Temple of Heaven visit in Beijing for about $8.80. You receive one WhatsApp QR code for the park, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, and Circular Mound Altar. Li provides clear English directions and helpful route tips, but you arrange your own transport.

“Very cool tour! Li was super helpful and friendly, she helped me with the tickets and gave valuable tips! I recommend the tour and the company!!”

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Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets - The acts, music, and final surprise
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Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets

12.Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 461 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Spend one hour at Beijing’s Red Theatre watching high-risk Chinese acrobatics, graceful choreography, music, and colorful stage effects. Your actual e-ticket arrives by WhatsApp, WeChat, or iMessage on the morning of the show. The theatre is near the Temple of Heaven and Hongqiao Market.

“Show was fantastic. Well worth the visit and would strongly recommend”

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Beijing: The Beijing Zoo Entry Ticket with Pandas - A three-hour route through Beijing Zoo
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Beijing: The Beijing Zoo Entry Ticket with Pandas

13.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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Summer Palace Ticket - Deheyuan Opera House and its detailed architecture
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Summer Palace Ticket

14.Summer Palace Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 309 reviews · from $10

This self-guided Summer Palace visit includes entry to the main grounds, Deheyuan Opera House, and Tower of Buddhist Incense. Ms Li sends QR tickets and detailed route notes through WhatsApp, but you must arrange your own transport and provide an overseas passport number.

“Great attention, easy communication and really detailed explanations, including how to reach the Palace. Totally recommended”

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Beijing: Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple) Admission Ticket - The sandalwood Buddha is the main visual prize
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Beijing: Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple) Admission Ticket

15.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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