A Forbidden City private car is the most comfortable way to visit the world's largest imperial palace. Instead of squeezing onto a crowded subway or haggling with taxi drivers, your professional driver picks you up at your Beijing hotel and drops you right at the Meridian Gate entrance. The Forbidden City is huge — around 9,000 rooms — and walking between sights in summer heat is exhausting, so starting and ending your day with a private car makes a real difference.
We provide door-to-door service from any Beijing hotel, airport (PEK or PKX), or railway station. Your driver handles all traffic, parking and navigation while you focus on the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Imperial Gardens and the Six Western Palaces. Fixed pricing from $80 for an 8-hour city charter, with no hidden fees.
Distances & Driving Time
| Route | Distance | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing hotel → Meridian Gate (Forbidden City) | 3-15 km | 20-40 min |
| Capital Airport (PEK) → Forbidden City | ~30 km | 45-60 min |
| Daxing Airport (PKX) → Forbidden City | ~50 km | 60-75 min |
| Forbidden City → Tiananmen Square | ~1 km | 5-10 min |
Forbidden City Deep Tour Private Car Rates
8-hour city charter (weekday) with professional driver. Fixed price — no hidden fees. Driver waits at a nearby secured parking area while you visit the Palace. Overtime at $10/hour.
| Vehicle | Seats | Full-Day Rate |
|---|---|---|
| VW Passat / Toyota Camry | 1-3 seats | $80 ~¥576 |
| Buick GL8 (MPV) | 4-6 seats | $120 ~¥864 |
| Mercedes V-Class | 7-8 seats | $200 ~¥1440 |
Why Choose Our Private Car
- Professional driver — no ride sharing, no group tour schedule
- Driver waits while you explore the 9,000-room Palace
- Direct door-to-door service from hotel, airport or station
- Fixed pricing before booking, no hidden fees
- All fuel, tolls, parking and bottled water included
- 24/7 English support via WhatsApp and WeChat
- 4.9/5 rated by 528+ travelers
Suggested Forbidden City Deep Tour Itinerary
Highlights & Options
🏯 Central Axis Route
Easy2-3 hours Main sights
Meridian Gate → Hall of Supreme Harmony → Hall of Central Harmony → Palace of Heavenly Purity → Imperial Gardens. The classic first-time route covering the most photographed halls.
🌸 Western Six Palaces
Moderate1.5 hours Court life
The living quarters of empresses and concubines, including the Palace of Accumulated Purity where Emperor Puyi lived. Quieter and more intimate than the main axis.
🖼️ Treasure Gallery
Popular1.5 hours extra ticket
The outer Eastern Palaces house imperial jewelry, porcelain and the famous clock exhibition. A separate ticket is required; your driver can wait while you visit.
What's Included
Included
- Private sedan / MPV for the full day
- Professional, English-friendly driver
- Hotel / airport / station pickup & drop-off
- All fuel, tolls, parking
- Bottled water
- Up to 120 min free waiting at airports
Not Included
- Forbidden City entrance ticket (~$10-20/person)
- Jingshan Park ticket
- Lunch
- Licensed tour guide (add-on)
- Tips