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Beijing’s Forbidden City: Walking Through Tiananmen Square! 🇨🇳

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👁️ 561 views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 29:44
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Really recommend it. So, nowadays on this side of the Forbidden City, it's some barracks.

It's really good tour. Really interesting. Just such an amazing place.

We got ripped off big time. And it cost us what? $16.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a tour to skip long security lines at Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
Use Trip.com for booking tours in Asia.
Be prepared for a lot of walking and bring water due to heat and humidity.
Avoid overpriced meals by eating a little away from the center.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating the new reservation system for the Forbidden CityBook with a tour company like Trip.com, as it sells out quickly and tours handle it easily.
Dealing with crowds and heatGo during shoulder seasons like spring, and be prepared for humidity and walking.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs it worth taking a tour for the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square?
QHow to navigate the new mandatory reservation system for the Forbidden City?
QWhat are the costs and inclusions for a guided tour?

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Beijing3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Walking Tour ($31 or $32)
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YouTube Video Description

Beijing’s Forbidden City: Walking Through Tiananmen Square! 🇨🇳 In this 2026 Beijing travel vlog, we take you on the ultimate walking tour through Tiananmen Square and deep inside the Imperial Palace (The Forbidden City). If you're planning a trip to China, this is the essential guide to navigating the heart of the capital! Exploring the Forbidden City in 2026 requires more planning than ever. We’ll show you how to handle the new mandatory reservation system, clear security at Tiananmen Square, and find the best photo spots in the Imperial Palace without the massive crowds. From the Hall of Supreme Harmony to the hidden treasures of the Imperial Garden, witness the scale of China's ancient marvels. 00:00 Intro 00:43 Tiananmen Square 07:31 Beijing’s Forbidden City 18:50 Museum in the Forbidden City 📌 Planning your Peru trip? Check out our Machu Picchu Guide: https://youtu.be/tsMSqC5QWJM We recommend you also watch the videos from the Hawaii playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7l454j9KBUq-X4mbedC1U-Ou0CZKk-c If you want to see our adventure in Fiji, follow this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7l454j9KBVXIvp5OfaeUd5Ybf9-99_g MSC Euribia Cruise Ship: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7l454j9KBVlI8dEUnmRB6uemgW7NsYf