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15 Tickets & Entry Passes in China, Priced, Timed and Compared

130 tours  ·  from $4

A shortlist of 15 tickets & entry passes, priced and timed, so the choice takes ten minutes instead of an evening. What each includes is spelled out.

4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets - The Meridian Gate and the first palace story
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4-Hour Small Group Tour to Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $15Our pick

Meet your guide in central Beijing for a 3 to 4-hour small-group walk through the Forbidden City. Your prebooked ticket covers the palace, while guides such as Jimmy, Maria, Miko, and Vivian explain Ming and Qing court life. Choose Tiananmen Square or Jingshan Park as your added stop, and bring your actual passport.

“Great tour! Directions and communication were clear. Our guide (Mike) was professional, friendly and provided lots of useful information.”

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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket) - Your approach to Tiananmen Square
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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

2.Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,704 reviews · 30 min · from $3Best value

This $3.99 registration service from Ezio’s Private Tour arranges your free Tiananmen Square entry using your passport details. You receive confirmation by email, then show your passport and the emailed screenshot at the entrance. It takes about 30 minutes to arrange, includes information support, and lets you buy Forbidden City tickets at Meridian Gate.

“Thank you for your service, that was really helpful 🙏”

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Ngong Ping 360: Cable Car Return Tickets & Combos - Choosing between Standard, Crystal, and Crystal+ cabins
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Ngong Ping 360: Cable Car Return Tickets & Combos

3.Ngong Ping 360: Cable Car Return Tickets & Combos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,431 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Ride the 5.7 km Ngong Ping 360 cable car from Tung Chung to Lantau Island’s Ngong Ping Village. Choose a Standard, Crystal, or Crystal+ cabin, then walk to Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and Wisdom Path. Add Motion 360, the Cable Car Discovery Centre, or the Three Kingdoms exhibition for a fuller day.

“Great to buy the tickets here because we didn’t have to make the queue to buy them (which was very long)”

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Beijing: The Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace Entry Ticket - The QR code makes entry easier
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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 a self-guided entry ticket for Beijing’s Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace, with optional package access at the Summer Palace. You receive a supplier QR code for the gate, usually through WhatsApp or email. Expect 2 to 8 hours, passport details during booking, and clear transport instructions. Guides such as Andy, Tony, Joe, or Susan may assist with selected arrangements.

“Responded on time, got the tickets when requested, recommended, although you can also buy (sometimes) tickets at the entry for a little bit cheaper.”

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Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service) - Entering through Meridian Gate
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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

Book your Forbidden City admission in advance and enter with your passport after security at Meridian Gate. Choose a morning or afternoon visit, then explore the grand halls, inner court, and Imperial Garden for about three to four hours. Add a guide such as Bobo, Summer, or Marco, or upgrade to the Treasure Gallery.

“Booked for party of 5, 4 UK and 1 Chinese national. Chinese member unable to enter using passport details, apparently need to use Chinese ID. This was not clear at time of booking, due to personal circumstances only 1 member of party used ticket. Attempts to call help number provided were fruitless because the person who answered hung up without engaging in conversation. Extremely disappointed, would not recommend using this service.”

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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

Take a licensed ZANBUS from central Beijing to Mutianyu, with admission, park shuttle, and English help included. You get about five hours to explore independently, choose a hiking route, or pay extra for a cable car and toboggan. Guides such as Maggie, Lina, Lucy, and Brown help with tickets and directions.

“The tour was fantastic, very well organized. Our guide, brown, was very kind and funny, and very well prepared about the history of china and the great wall”

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Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide) - Meeting at the North Gate
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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

This 4.5-hour Beijing walking tour covers Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Treasure Gallery with an English or Spanish guide. Guides such as Vanessa, Linda, Snow, Ivy, and Icy are praised for clear stories and strong historical context. Groups have up to 15 people, with tickets, an earpiece, and late-arrival support included.

“Today’s tour was truly exceptional. My boyfriend and I visited Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and our guide, Vanessa, made the entire experience unforgettable. No matter how many stars I give her, it still wouldn’t be enough to reflect how amazing she was. Her knowledge of history was outstanding. Even though it’s quite a demanding tour with lots of walking and plenty of information, she made it so enjoyable and engaging that we were all hanging on her every word from beginning to end. I’m really happy we chose this tour and had the chance to meet the wonderful Vanessa, who shared so much with us. I would recommend…”

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Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket - Choosing morning or afternoon entry
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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

Book a morning or afternoon entry to Beijing’s Forbidden City, with optional guiding, Tiananmen Square, Mutianyu Great Wall, and hotel transfers. Your passport is used for entry. Guides such as Anson, Andy, Mina, Yoyo, and Selina have helped visitors with meeting points, ticket questions, and on-site support.

“Unfortunately it was a raining day. Definitely worth it for a visit. The booking was easy and everything goes well”

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Beijing: Summer Palace Entry Ticket and Optional Guided Tour - Picking the right ticket for your day
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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

Visit Beijing’s Summer Palace at your own pace with a standard or complete ticket, or add a scenic boat ride from Ziyu Bay Pier. Guided choices range from a three-hour palace visit to full-day trips with the Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, panda encounters, or a Kung Fu tea ceremony. Guides include Joy, Gary, Yang, Yan, and Jason Lee.

“Our guide, Yan, was excellent in keeping the group entertained and educated. She was especially pleasant and attentive to our needs. We had a nice day weatherwise, which makes things better for everyone. Kudos to Yan, she was quite knowledgeable and made the experience most enjoyable.”

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Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions - Blue Route: Pudong towers and river views
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Shanghai: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

10.Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket and Optional Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 692 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Use a 24 or 48-hour double-decker bus pass to see Shanghai’s main sights across three routes. Ride past The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Jing’an Temple, and Pudong’s towers, with audio in eight languages. Selected packages add a Huangpu River cruise, Bund tunnel ride, Jin Mao Tower, or Shanghai Tower entry.

“It was a great option because it was raining at the time we were in Shanghai. It is one way of seeing most parts of Shanghai if you have limited time, considering the rainy weather.”

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Chengdu: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket - Getting inside with a passport
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Chengdu: Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket

11.Giant Panda Breeding Research Base Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 580 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $15

Spend a half day at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where you can see giant pandas, babies, red pandas, and other animals in broad bamboo-filled grounds. Choose ticket-only entry or a transfer option from central Chengdu. Book with passport details, arrive early, and expect a mostly self-guided visit with plenty of walking.

“Easily accessible by metro and didi. Big park so not too many people and easy to see pandas and take pictures. The whole park is translated into English 🤗 Thanks again to the organizer who gives clear instructions in advance in English 🙏”

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Xian: Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options - The 1.5-hour ride from Xi’an
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Xian: Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options

12.Terracotta Army Ticket & Guided Bus Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 579 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $28

Spend 6 to 7 hours traveling from Xi’an to the Terracotta Army Museum, with an English-speaking guide, timed admission, and optional hotel pickup, lunch, or private transport. Guides such as Linda, Josh, Nana, Lucas, and Cherry are praised for clear history talks and help with crowded pits. A replica workshop is included, though some visitors may find it sales-focused.

“An amazing day, using something that I never thought I would ever see. Well organised with an excellent and most knowledgeable guide. Couldn't be faulted as far as I'm concerned.”

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Hong Kong Disneyland Park Tickets - Start with the ticket and security lines
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Hong Kong Disneyland Park Tickets

13.Hong Kong Disneyland Park Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 522 reviews · 1 day · from $85

Spend one full day at Hong Kong Disneyland on Lantau Island, with access to classic attractions, Marvel and Frozen experiences, seasonal entertainment, and the 20th anniversary parade and shows. You can enter with a mobile QR code, skip the ticket sales line, and choose an option with merchandise or snack vouchers. Bring your passport or ID and check the park calendar before you go.

“really amazing, you save time to buy the ticket, but no for security check point”

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Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ticket on Lantau Island - Po Lin Monastery and a quieter side of Hong Kong
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Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ticket on Lantau Island

14.Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ticket on Lantau Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 519 reviews · from $28

Take a one-way or return Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car ride from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping Village. Choose a standard cabin or pay extra for the Crystal Cabin with a glass floor. At the top, explore Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and the village at your own pace. Allow five to six hours.

“A place of beauty and tranquility. Escape the hustle of Kowloon or Hong Kong island and enjoy to stunning views. The Big Buddha is spectacular along with the temples and other statues.”

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Beijing: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets - Entering Tiananmen Square without losing your morning
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Beijing: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets

15.Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 497 reviews · 3 - 9 hours · from $27

Choose self-guided entry to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, or book an English-led small-group or private tour. Guides such as Vanessa, May, Angela, Michael, and Jenny explain the imperial palace clearly. Longer options add the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall, a hutong food walk, or Panda House.

“Very good advice and a detailed pdf for our visit. We booked our tickets for friday 8-12. No que at all. Had a amazing Day. A big thanx to the People behind the pdf. So if you book a time, do IT early in the morning. Huge thanx from Norwegians i Beijing 🇧🇻👍”

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★ 4.0Old Summer Palace Ruins Park Admission TicketFrom $84 reviews
★ 4.8Natinonal Center For The Peformance Arts TicketFrom $209 reviews
★ 4.9Mutianyu Great Wall Ticket & AI Interactive ShowFrom $3214 reviews
★ 4.9Beijing lama Temple Or Confucius Temple Tickets ReservationFrom $167 reviews
★ 4.6Lama Temple Entry Ticket and Optional Guided TourFrom $117 reviews
★ 4.8Lama Temple E-Ticket or Full-Day Guided City TourFrom $1219 reviews
★ 5.0Beijing Juyongguan Great Wall Ticket And OptionsFrom $203 reviews

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