Most English guides tell foreigners "you need WeChat to book the Forbidden City." That's wrong. 🏯
New 2026 guide: foreigners book at the official English portal bookingticket.dpm.org.cn (passport) — NOT the WeChat mini-program (Chinese citizens only). Plus verified tickets (¥60/¥40 + galleries ¥10), hours, six halls + two galleries, three routes, 2026 closures.

Forbidden City Guide for Foreigners (2026) — Tickets, Booking & Best Route
The complete 2026 Forbidden City guide for foreign visitors — verified ticket pricing, the passport booking portal (not WeChat), opening hours, the must-see halls and galleries, three route options, and 2026 temporary closures.






















