The Forbidden City, being one of the top attractions in Beijing and the ticket is limited to 30,000 per day, it can be difficult to obtain the ticket on the travel day. So booking the ticket in advance is a must. With your pre-booked entrance ticket, skip the long lines and whisk directly inside by showing your passport at the entrance(South Gate).
Afternoon Entrance Ticket: Enter the Forbidden City between 11:00am and 3:30pm.
Please ensure to provide all travelers' correct passport number and full name upon booking. Once it's purchased, you will receive a booking number. On your travel date, access to the Forbidden City by using your passport at the entrance--South Gate, close to Tiananmen Gate. This is an E-ticket, no need to change paper ticket. Forbidden City opening time: April 1 to October 31--8:30am to 4:00pm. November 1 to March 31-- 8:30am to 3:30pm. This is only for passport holders.
You will make your own way to the meeting points