can we still buy tickets onsite for forbidden city? will the queue be very long?

Question

Planning to go there on the last week of October

Liela · Answer

Sorry to tell you all tickets need to be booked online. And by the way, you need a Chinese SIM card to finish the registration to book it.

Grace · Answer

I saw this post on another site saying that:For visitors who are unable to buy their tickets online, for example the elderly, foreign tourists or those without e-payment, staff at the museum can book tickets online on their behalf.So is it safe to say, that foreign tourists with no Chinese SIM cards and no Chinese e-payment scheme can still purchase onsite on the date of their visit?

Julian · Answer

Well, as I know, the staff can’t book tickets for visitors. And if you don’t have a SIM card, you can also scan a QR code to buy the ticket on site.

Lukas · Answer

Were you able to buy tickets? If so, how?

Julian · Answer

Yes, I’ve got the ticket, which is bought by my Chinese friend. I just gave her my passport number.

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