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Prince Gong's Mansion (Prince Kung's Palace Museum)

Prince Gong's Mansion (Prince Kung's Palace Museum) tickets for foreigners

恭王府 — book on Trip.com (authorised), with passport steps.

Last checked 15 Oct 2026

Photo: Bjoertvedt / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Beijing · 恭王府

At a glance

Book ahead?
Yes — book ahead online
Where
Trip.com
When tickets release
Official: from 20:00 Beijing time, 10 days ahead. Trip.com: choose an available date on the listing. Closed Mondays (except public holidays).
Open & closed days
Closed Mondays (except public holidays)
Price
CNY 40
Hours
08:30–17:00 (last entry 16:10; ticket sales stop 16:00)
Passport on entry
Bring your passport — staff use it at the service window.
Getting there
Metro Line 6 to Beihai North / Qianhai; walk to 17 West Qianhai Street (Shichahai).
Time needed
2–3 hours

Trip.com

Trip.com (Ctrip) is an authorised sales channel for the museum. English listing, foreign cards, passport real-name (~US$5.97 / CNY 40 on 15 Oct 2026). Prefer Trip.com if WeChat or a Chinese mobile is hard. Official WeChat / website are backups — Alipay is not an official sales channel.

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Ticket office on site

Visit Beijing's official page says Beihai tickets are sold at the park ticket offices. If the online platform rejects your foreign phone number, the official Beijing parks FAQ says to buy at the service window with your passport.

Official visitor info

Last checked 15 Oct 2026· How we verify

Recommended path

Trip.com

Trip.com (Ctrip) is an authorised sales channel for the museum. English listing, foreign cards, passport real-name (~US$5.97 / CNY 40 on 15 Oct 2026). Prefer Trip.com if WeChat or a Chinese mobile is hard. Official WeChat / website are backups — Alipay is not an official sales channel.

Book on Trip.com

Last checked 15 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

Walk-through based on Trip.com attraction pages and official notices, checked 15 Oct 2026. We did not complete a paid checkout.

  1. 1

    Open Prince Kung's Palace Museum on Trip.com

    English Trip.com attraction page — authorised overseas channel (museum lists Ctrip).

  2. 2

    Pick a non-Monday date

    Closed Mondays except public holidays. Stock opens from 20:00 Beijing time, 10 days ahead on official channels.

  3. 3

    Choose admission and enter passport details

    Real-name: one ticket per passport per day. Match the passport spelling exactly.

  4. 4

    Pay and save the confirmation

    Foreign cards usually work. Screenshot the order / e-ticket and read cancellation terms.

  5. 5

    On the day: Comprehensive Service Office

    Bring the same passport; exchange for an entry pass if the voucher / staff require it, then enter.

Key pitfalls

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if Trip.com doesn’t work.

Official WeChat 恭王府博物馆Main official self-serve; often needs WeChat + mobile verification.
Official website pgm.org.cnTypically mainland mobile SMS sign-in.

Getting there & nearby

Metro Line 6 to Beihai North / Qianhai; walk to 17 West Qianhai Street (Shichahai). Pair with Jingshan Park or a lakeside hutong walk.

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FAQ

Can foreigners book with a passport on Trip.com?

Yes. Trip.com asks for traveller details; the museum accepts passport as ID. Bring the same passport and exchange at the Comprehensive Service Office if required.

Is walk-up possible?

Do not plan on it. Official notice: visits must be booked online in advance.

When do tickets release?

From 20:00 Beijing time, ten days before the visit date. Closed Mondays except public holidays.

Is Alipay an official booking channel?

No. Official sales channels are the museum website, WeChat 恭王府博物馆, Ctrip and Meituan.

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Sources

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