These Popular Beijing Sites Require a Reservation to Visit
National Holiday is but two days away, and if you want to see the sights of Beijing, there's more than crowds you'll have to contend with. A number of spots require visitors to book at least a day in advance before visiting.
While some of these sites have had the reservation requirement in place prior to the holiday, we've decided to put together a rundown of the spots around Tian'anmen (including Tian'anmen Square) that require advance booking.
Tian'anmen Square
You need to make a reservation one day in advance to visit the square.
To make a reservation, search for the mini program 天安门广场预约参观 Tiān'ānmén guǎngchǎng yùyuē cānguān，and click on 个人预约 Gèrén yùyuē.
Then select your preferred visiting date and time. Visiting times are split into 升旗 shēngqí (flag raising), 上午 shàngwǔ (morning), 下午 xiàwǔ (afternoon), and 降旗 jiàngqí (flag lowering).
The Palace Museum
There will be multiple exhibitions on display over the National Holiday at the Palace Museum. It is best to make reservations three or four days in advance as spots will be filling up fast.
To make a reservation, search for the mini program 故宫博物馆 Gùgōng bówùguǎn. Then click on 购票约展 Gòu piào yuē zhǎn.
Then select your preferred date for a visit (as of press time spots were only available on Oct 4 and 5, so you'd better book fast), and you're all set.
The National Museum of China
It is best to make reservations at least five days in advance before you make a trip to the museum.
To make a reservation, search for the mini program 国家博物馆 Guójiā bówùguǎn. Under the tab 我要来 Wǒ yào lái, find 预约入口 Yùyuē rùkǒu
Then select your preferred date and you're all set.
Zhongshan Park
You need to make a reservation one day in advance to visit Zhongshan Park.
To make a reservation, call 010-6605 5431 and provide your basic information and the staff should be able to help you book your ticket.
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