Beijing: Jingshan, Beihai & Drum Tower Skip-the-Line Tickets
Four Beijing landmarks, no queue. Just a QR code at the gate
You skip entry lines at four of Beijing's most-visited imperial sites by showing a QR code at the gate. The code arrives five to seven days before your visit via email or WhatsApp. You get unobstructed Forbidden City views from Jingshan's pavilions, hourly drum performances at the Drum Tower, and access to Beihai's inner gardens and White Dagoba: all without arranging tickets separately or waiting in queues.
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Step-by-step itinerary
- Jingshan Park1h · entry included
- Drum Tower1h · entry included
- Beihai Park1h · entry included
Visit Beijing's Imperial Parks and Towers
- Enter Jingshan Park early morning
- Enjoy panoramic Forbidden City views
- Visit Beihai Park gardens and lake
- Explore Yong'an Temple and Tuancheng
- Visit Bell Tower historic site
- Attend hourly Drum Tower performance
The experience
The moment you land in Beijing, you realize the queues are real. Jingshan Park fills up by mid-morning, Beihai's inner gardens close early, and the Drum Tower's hourly performances start whether you're inside or still waiting at the entrance. This ticket service handles that friction: you get a unique QR code sent to your email or WhatsApp five to seven days before your visit, and you walk straight in at any of the four sites. No booking codes, no printing. Just the QR on your phone and you're through.
Jingshan sits at Beijing's central axis and has been part of the imperial gardens for nearly a thousand years. Its five pavilions give you the unobstructed view of the Forbidden City that every visitor wants, and the park opens as early as 6:30 AM in spring and summer (7:00 AM in winter), so you can beat the crowds if you go early. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower are a short walk away: both Ming Dynasty brick structures that once kept time for the whole city. The Drum Tower is the one with the performances: hourly shows run from 9:30 AM through late afternoon, with 25 drums inside representing the 24 solar terms. If you time it right, you catch one without having to negotiate entry first.
Beihai Park is the jewel: one of China's best-preserved imperial gardens, with a White Dagoba, a lake, and classical pavilions that feel like you've stepped into a painting. The combined ticket covers the inner gardens like Yong'an Temple and Tuancheng, but note that those close at 6:00 PM in peak season and 5:00 PM in winter, with last entry thirty minutes earlier. The park itself stays open later (until 9:00 PM April through October, 8:00 PM November through March), so you can walk the grounds after the temples close. Beihai is also closed Mondays unless it's a public holiday, so check your dates before you book.
The QR code is what saves you. You don't print anything, you don't wait in a separate line, and you don't have to show up at a specific time. Just arrive during opening hours and scan at the gate. It's the kind of small thing that turns a rushed morning into an actual morning.
What’s included
- Entrance tickets to Jingshan Park with panoramic Forbidden City views.
- Beihai Park with combined access to inner gardens including Yong'an Temple and Tuancheng.
- Bell Tower.
- Drum Tower with hourly performances.
- skip-the-line QR code sent via email or WhatsApp 5–7 days before your visit.
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Prices and times updated 4 days ago
Operated by Discover Beijing Tours
Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to see Beijing's four most-visited imperial sites without arranging separate tickets or standing in entry queues. The QR code system is what makes that possible, and it works during any opening hour you choose.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What time should I arrive to see the Drum Tower performances?
Performances run hourly from 9:30 AM. In peak season (April–October), the last show is at 5:15 PM. In winter, it's 4:50 PM. Arrive before the hour you want to watch.
Can I visit all four sites in one day?
Yes. Jingshan and Beihai are close to each other. The Bell and Drum Towers are a short walk away. Most visitors cover all four in a half-day, though you can spend longer in Beihai's gardens if you prefer.
When does Beihai Park close?
The park itself closes at 9:00 PM April–October and 8:00 PM November–March. The inner gardens (temples and pavilions) close earlier: 6:00 PM in peak season, 5:00 PM in winter, with last entry 30 minutes before. Beihai is closed Mondays except public holidays.
How do I use the QR code?
Show it on your phone at the gate of each site. No printing needed. It's your skip-the-line pass and works only with this service. The booking platform QR codes are not accepted.
When will I receive the QR code?
Five to seven days before your visit, via email or WhatsApp, depending on what you provide at booking.
What are Jingshan Park's opening hours?
6:30 AM–8:30 PM April–October. 7:00 AM–7:00 PM November–March.
Do I need to book a specific time slot?
No. The QR code is valid during regular opening hours. You can visit any time the site is open.
Is there a Monday closure I should know about?
Beihai Park is closed Mondays, except on public holidays. The Bell and Drum Towers and Jingshan have no weekly closure.
Beijing: Jingshan, Beihai & Drum Tower Skip-the-Line Tickets
1h–4h
from US$ 2.50 per person
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