PlanningTravel note
The Forbidden City needs a booked, named ticket
Palace Museum (Forbidden City), Beijing, Beijing
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Tickets for the Palace Museum are booked in advance and tied to your passport, with a daily cap. It closes on Mondays outside national holidays.
The lesson
Book ahead and carry the passport you booked with.
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