On-site ticket purchase: If the tickets are not sold out that day, you can buy tickets at the south gate, east gate or west gate of the Forbidden City, but you need to queue up, which may take a long time.

Buy tickets through travel agencies or online booking platforms: You can book tickets in advance through some travel agencies or online booking platforms to avoid waiting in line at the scene.

Attend night activities in the Forbidden City: Night activities in the Forbidden City are usually held at night, so you need to book tickets in advance, but tickets for night activities are relatively few and it is difficult to book.

Participate in cultural activities in the Forbidden City: The Forbidden City often holds cultural activities, such as exhibitions and concerts. You can enter the Forbidden City by booking tickets for the event. It should be noted that the Forbidden City is a national key cultural relics protection unit, and it is necessary to abide by relevant regulations when visiting, such as not touching cultural relics at will and not shooting in areas where shooting is prohibited. At the same time, in order to protect the safety of cultural relics and tourists, the Forbidden City restricts the flow every day. It is recommended to book tickets in advance to avoid being unable to enter because of too many people.