Beijing National Museum & Tiananmen Square: Timed Entry Ticket

You'll need your passport to walk through five centuries of Chinese history, then straight into the square.

You book a timed entry to the National Museum of China, show your passport and QR code at the North Gate during your reserved slot, then use the museum's QR code to enter Tiananmen Square afterward. The fixed time window keeps lines short and guarantees you won't be turned away. Book at least a day ahead and bring the exact passport you used for the reservation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. National Museum of China3h · entry included
2. Tiananmen Square2h · entry included

Visit National Museum and Tiananmen Square

• Enter National Museum at reserved time
• Present passport and ticket QR code
• Explore China history and treasures
• Exit museum before last admission time
• Visit Tiananmen Square using museum QR code

The experience

The National Museum of China sits on the east side of Tiananmen Square, and the thing nobody tells you is that you have to get the museum visit locked in first: literally, you cannot enter the square without doing the museum first. The museum opens at 9:00 and closes at 17:00, with last entry at 16:00, and it's closed Mondays. You pick one of three time slots when you book: 9:00–11:00, 11:00–13:30, or 13:30–16:00. Show up late and they will turn you away. It sounds rigid, but that's what keeps the crowds manageable inside.

On the day you go, bring your original passport (the one you used to make the reservation), and the QR code from your ticket. You'll enter through the North Gate visitor entrance during your assigned slot. The museum itself moves through Chinese history from ancient dynasties to the present, and you can spend as long as you want inside. The time slot just controls when you arrive. Once you're done, you use the museum's QR code to get into Tiananmen Square, which sits right outside. That's the sequence: museum first, then the square. If you're Chinese or hold a Chinese ID, or if you're a resident of Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macau, you can't book this: the museum requires those visitors to reserve directly on their own website.

One hard rule: the ticket is non-changeable and non-refundable 24 hours before your visit. So pick your date and time slot carefully. If you're traveling with kids, strollers are fine, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible. Public transport gets you there easily, and the North Gate entrance is where you need to be.

What’s included

• National Museum of China timed-entry ticket for your chosen slot.
• Tiananmen Square entry permission via QR code after the museum visit.
• access through the North Gate visitor entrance.

Options for this experience

3 options

Time Session: 09:00-11:0009:00Arrive no later than 11:00. Not applicable to residents of Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau

Session time: 11:00 to 13:3011:00Arrive no later than 13:30. Not applicable to residents of Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau

Time Session: 13:30-16:0013:30Not applicable to residents of Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00 and 13:30

AgesAdult (19 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (17 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 16 years) · Infant (under 3)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by China Pleasure Tour Co,. Ltd.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want guaranteed entry to both the museum and square without negotiating lines or arrival times on the day. The timed slot is what makes that certainty possible, and it means you can plan the rest of your Beijing morning around a fixed start.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (17 to 18 years); Child (3 to 16 years); Infant (under 3).

What time slots are available?

Three slots daily: 9:00–11:00, 11:00–13:30, and 13:30–16:00. You choose one when you book.

Do I have to visit the museum and square on the same day?

Yes. You enter the museum during your reserved slot, then use the museum's QR code to access Tiananmen Square afterward.

What if I'm late to my time slot?

You will not be permitted to enter. The museum enforces the time slot strictly, so arrive during your window.

Can I change my booking after I reserve?

No. The ticket is non-changeable and non-refundable 24 hours before your visit date.

What ID do I need to bring?

Your original passport: the same one you used to make the reservation. Your passport information must match your booking exactly.

Can Chinese citizens book this ticket?

No. This ticket is for foreigners only. Chinese citizens, residents of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau must book directly through the museum's website.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are permitted.

When is the museum closed?

The museum is closed on Mondays and operates daily from 9:00 to 17:00, with last admission at 16:00.