Tiananmen Square
天安门广场 · Tiān’ānmén Guǎngchǎng
The vast central square, with daily flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies.
Booking requiredBring your passport1 hour plus security queues
Tip
Expect several security checks and enter only at the gate and time you booked.
- Opening hours
- By reserved time slot; times shift with sunrise and sunset.
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- Free real-name booking, 1–7 days ahead, released daily at 12:00, on the 天安门广场预约参观 WeChat mini-program or the official booking website (yuyue2026.tamgw.beijing.gov.cn in 2026; the address changes yearly). Book with your passport. No walk-ins. Could not get tickets? Tell us what you need
- Getting there
- Tian’anmen East or West (Line 1), or Qianmen (Line 2)
- Address in Chinese
- 北京市东城区东长安街
Photo: 維基小霸王 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Tiananmen Square reservation: how foreigners book a visit (2026)Free real-name booking 1–7 days ahead, released at 12:00 China time. Which channel to use, the flag-raising slot, security and what to leave at the hotel.
Beijing in 4 days: a practical itinerary with booking timesForbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace in four days, with a checklist of when each booking opens and how to avoid Mondays.Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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