Beijing: National Museum & Tiananmen Square Timed Entry

Two of Beijing's Largest Landmarks in One Morning, With Reserved Entry

You arrive during your reserved time slot with your passport and QR code, enter the National Museum of China through the North Gate without waiting, and move through the country's largest museum at your own pace. Afterward, use the same QR code to visit Tiananmen Square. The fixed entry window removes the guesswork. You know exactly when to show up and what you'll get.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. National Museum of China4h
2. Tiananmen Square1h

Visit National Museum and Tiananmen Square

• Present passport and ticket QR code
• Enter China National Museum North Gate
• Explore China National Museum
• Visit Tiananmen Square using QR code

The experience

The museum doors open at 9 a.m., and you need to be there during your assigned slot: 9 to 11, 11 to 1:30, or 1:30 to 4 p.m., or you won't get in. That's the first thing to know about this Beijing visit: the timing is fixed, which sounds strict until you realize it's what keeps the National Museum of China from turning into a crowd you can't move through. You show up with your original passport and the QR code on your ticket, walk through the North Gate, and you're in. No line, no negotiation, no "maybe later." The museum itself is massive. It's ranked as China's No. 1, and the pre-booking system means you're not fighting for space while you're trying to look at anything.

After you've spent as long as you want inside the museum, you use the same QR code to access Tiananmen Square, which sits just outside. The square is the world's largest city square by area, and having already been through the museum, you're moving through Beijing's historical center with a sense of where you've been and what you're looking at. The square itself is free once you have the museum ticket. It's the entry permit that comes with your booking. You can spend an hour there or three. There's no second time slot to rush toward. Just don't show up late on the day itself. If your passport details don't match the reservation or you miss your window, the museum will turn you away. That's not a threat. It's how the system protects the experience for everyone who booked.

One hard rule: if you hold a Chinese passport or ID, you can't book this ticket at all. It's for foreign passport holders only. Same goes if you're a resident of Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macau. And the ticket is non-refundable and non-changeable starting 24 hours before your visit, so pick your date and time slot carefully. The museum is closed Mondays, and last admission is 4 p.m., so plan around that. Wheelchair access is available, and public transport stops are nearby if you're not walking from your hotel.

What’s included

• Your booking includes free entry to the National Museum of China, timed entry during your chosen slot, and access to Tiananmen Square via QR code after the museum visit.
• You do not need to arrange separate tickets for either location.
• Bring your original passport and have your QR code ready on arrival.

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, or Macau.

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

Time Session: 13:30-16:0013:30Reservations are not applicable to residents of Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or 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 to 90 years) · Youth (17 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 16 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by China Pleasure Tour Co,. Ltd.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see two of Beijing's most significant landmarks in one morning without managing separate bookings or arrival lines. The reserved time slot is what makes that possible and keeps the museum navigable.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (17 to 18 years); Child (3 to 16 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What time slots are available for the National Museum?

Three slots daily: 9 a.m.–11 a.m., 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m.–4 p.m. You choose one when you book.

What do I need to bring on the day of my visit?

Your original passport (the one you used to make the reservation) and the QR code from your ticket. Your passport details must match exactly.

Can I change my time slot after I book?

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

What if I'm late to my time slot?

You won't be allowed to enter. Arriving during your reserved window is mandatory.

Is Tiananmen Square included?

Yes. After the museum, you use your QR code to access Tiananmen Square. There's no separate fee.

Who can't book this ticket?

Anyone with a Chinese passport or ID, and residents of Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macau.

When is the museum closed?

Mondays. It's open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. other days, with last admission at 4 p.m.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Wheelchair access is available, and public transportation stops are nearby.