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

Name: Why your passport is the SECRET KEY to entering the Forbidden City
Uploaded: 2026-07-06T00:00:27.000Z
Duration: 4 min 28 s
Channel: Lyn | China Travel Made Simple
Description: Want to visit the Forbidden City during your visit to Beijing but confused about the best way to get tickets? In this video, I'll show you two ways for tourists that are quick and easy, as well as potential discounts to be aware of, and a cheap way to get a tour guide.

Lyn | China Travel Made Simple

Published on July 6, 2026

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Want to visit the Forbidden City during your visit to Beijing but confused about the best way to get tickets? In this video, I'll show you two ways for tourists that are quick and easy, as well as potential discounts to be aware of, and a cheap way to get a tour guide.

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Trip.com (the international version of Ctrip) is the absolute best and most stress-free platform for foreign tourists.

Platform Breakdown:

Booking Channel	Pros	Cons	Best Used For
Trip.com	100% English interface, accepts foreign credit cards, automatically handles passport formatting.	Small service markup (5–15%).	95% of top-tier sights (Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors).
WeChat Mini-Apps	Sells at local face value (cheapest option).	Interface is heavily in Chinese; occasionally flags foreign phone numbers.	Niche, regional sights or free city museums.

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