A Comprehensive List of Beijing's Reopened Parks For You to Enjoy This May Day Holiday
As the flowers bloom, so do the crowds. However, not all public parks have reopened in time for the May Day holiday and many are operating under limited conditions. Remember, if in doubt, call ahead and remember to take your ID, mask, prepare to submit to temperature checks, and do not gather. If possible, try to book ahead, especially for parks that require real-name identification. With those simple rules in mind, it's still possible to go out and enjoy the first waves of spring in Beijing at these reopened parks.
Dongcheng District
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-9pm.
Tickets: RMB 15, RMB 7.5 (students). Tickets can be purchased upon entry with valid ID.
Additional information: The temple itself, including the echo wall, is closed, as are indoor areas.
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-8.30pm .
Tickets: RMB 2, RMB 1 (students). Tickets can be purchased upon entry (no ID required).
Additional information: Indoor and fitness areas are closed.
Nanluoguxian Alley 南锣鼓巷
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-8.30pm .
Tickets: Free.
Additional information: Must book ahead. Real-name registration required.
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-9pm.
Tickets: RMB 3, RMB 1.5 (students). Tickets can be purchased upon entry with valid ID.
Additional information: N/A.
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-9pm.
Tickets: RMB 2.
Additional information: N/A.
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-9pm.
Tickets: Free.
Additional information: N/A.
Workers' Cultural Palace 劳动人民文化宫
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-8.30pm.
Tickets: Free.
Additional information: N/A
Chaoyang District
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-10pm (last entry 9pm).
Tickets: RMB 5.
Additional information: Only the South Gate, South Gate 2, East Gate 5, East Gate 7, West Gate, and West Gate 4 are open.
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-8pm (summer); daily, 7am-7pm (winter).
Tickets: Free.
Additional information: All events, fitness areas, and exhibitions have been suspended or canceled.
Ruins of The Yuan Dynasty 元大都城垣遗址公园
Opening hours: Daily, 7.30am-7pm.
Tickets: Free. Entry with valid ID.
Additional information: Only the north gates are open.
Ritan Park 日坛公园
Opening hours: Daily, 7.30am-7pm.
Tickets: Free.
Additional information: N/A
Tuanjiehu Park 团结湖公园
Opening hours: Daily, 10am-9pm.
Tickets: Free.
Additional information: Pleasure boats and the waterpark remain closed
Honglingjin Park 红领巾公园
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-9pm.
Tickets: Free.
Additional information: N/A
Xicheng District
Opening hours: Daily, 6.30am-9pm.
Tickets: RMB 10, RMB 5 (students). Tickets must be reserved one day in advance via WeChat (ID: 畅游公园).
Additional information: Visitors can enter the park from either the north or south gates.
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-7pm.
Tickets: RMB 2, RMB 1 (students). Advised to reserve tickets in advance via WeChat (ID: 畅游公园) enter with valid ID.
Additional information: People without masks will be prohibited from entering.
Opening hours: Daily, 7.30am-5pm.
Tickets: RMB 10, RMB 5 (students).
Additional information: Indoor areas and playgrounds are closed and shuttle bus services are suspended. More about the zoo here.
Taoranting Park 陶然亭公园
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-9.30pm
Tickets: RMB 2
Additional information: N/A
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-7.30pm
Tickets: RMB 1
Additional information: N/A
Xuanwu Park 宣武艺园
Opening hours: Daily, Daily 6am-9.30pm
Tickets: Free
Additional information: N/A
Jinzhongdu Park 金中都公园
Opening hours: Daily, Daily 6am-7.30pm
Tickets: Free
Additional information: N/A
Haidian District
Opening hours: Daily, 6.30am-8pm (last entry 6pm); 7am-7pm (Nov-Mar: last entry 5pm).
Tickets: RMB 30 (Apr-Oct), RMB 20 (Nov-Mar), students half price. Reserve tickets one day in advance and ID required to enter.
Additional information: The gardens, mansions, and indoor areas are closed until further notice.
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-9.30pm (summer); daily, 6.30am-7pm (winter).
Tickets: Reserve tickets one day in advance and ID required to enter the park.
Additional information: N/A.
Beijing Botanical Garden 北京植物园
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-7pm (summer); daily, 7am-5pm (winter).
Tickets: RMB 5, can be bought upon entry. It is encouraged to swipe your metro card to enter.
Additional information: This year's peach blossom festival has been canceled; indoor areas and other sections where crowds are likely to gather are closed.
Opening hours: Daily, 7am-5pm.
Tickets: RMB 25, RMB 13 (students).
Additional information: This year's flower festival has been suspended. Only the east gate is open.
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-6.30pm.
Tickets: RMB 10, RMB 5 (students).
Additional information: All indoor areas have limited space or are closed. All parking lots are closed. Real-name registration is required.
Zizhuyuan Park 紫竹院公园
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-8pm.
Tickets: Free.
Additional information: Real-name registration is required.
Yuyuantan Park 玉渊潭公园
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-8pm.
Tickets: RMB 2.
Additional information: Real-name registration is required.
Baiwangshan 百望山森林公园
Opening hours: Daily, 6am-8pm.
Tickets: RMB 6.
Additional information: N/A
Opening hours: 8am-4.30pm .
Tickets: RMB 38+.
Additional information: N/A
Suburbs
Beijing Garden Expo Park 北京园博园
Opening hours: Daily, 9am-6pm.
Tickets: RMB 20.
Additional information: All indoor areas remain closed, can only enter from Gate 2 or 6.
Beijing Wildlife Animal Zoo 北京野生动物园
Opening hours: Daily, 9am-5pm.
Tickets: RMB 130, RMB 80 (students).
Additional information: Indoor areas are closed.
Yeya Lake Wetland Park 野鸭湖湿地公园
Opening hours: Daily 9am-4pm.
Tickets: Entry with valid ID as well as valid health code from the Health Kit App.
Additional information: N/A.
Opening hours: Daily, 9am-4pm.
Tickets: RMB 40. Entry with valid ID.
Additional information: The two portions currently open to the public include the sixth gate tower in the north and the fifth half gate tower in the south. The Waterside Great Wall, the ancient Great Wall, and the Museum of Great Wall all remain closed until further notice. More about the Badaling here.
Opening hours: Daily, 9am-4pm.
Tickets: RMB 30, RMB 15 (students). Entry with valid ID.
Additional information: Changling, Dingling, Zhaoling, and Yinshan Pagoda Forest areas remain closed. More about the Ming Tombs here.
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