Attraction Bookings

Top-tier sites like the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and Zhangjiajie utilize strict real-name registration systems and require booking 7 to 15 days in advance. Since many official WeChat mini-programs reject international phone numbers or foreign credit cards, we outline the exact steps to reserve tickets yourself or safely use third-party alternatives (like Trip.com) to guarantee your entry.

Video Guides

4 videos
Why your passport is the SECRET KEY to entering the Forbidden City4:28
1:35
Lyn | China Travel Made Simple

Why your passport is the SECRET KEY to entering the Forbidden City

First way to get tickets

Lyn | China Travel Made Simple

July 6, 2026

How to buy Tiananmen Square Tickets (FREE & OFFICIAL Method) for foreigner6:56
Roaming With Suman

How to buy Tiananmen Square Tickets (FREE & OFFICIAL Method) for foreigner

How to buy Tiananmen Square Tickets (FREE & OFFICIAL Method) for foreigner

Roaming With Suman

November 12, 2025

China Travel Tips: How to book Hotels, Attraction Tickets, Bullet Train Tickets6:03
3:26
嘟嘟Bucketlist

China Travel Tips: How to book Hotels, Attraction Tickets, Bullet Train Tickets

Attraction Tickets

嘟嘟Bucketlist

May 16, 2025

Beijing Expat Travel Guide—On-site Forbidden City Tickets for Foreigners1:03
Visit Beijing

Beijing Expat Travel Guide—On-site Forbidden City Tickets for Foreigners

Beijing Expat Travel Guide—On-site Forbidden City Tickets for Foreigners

Visit Beijing

August 24, 2024