Tiananmen Square / 天安门广场

Category
Historical

Why Visit

• Witness China's famous National Flag Raising Ceremony
• Symbolic heart of modern China
• Essential stop before entering the Forbidden City

Suggested Duration
1–2 hours

Best Visiting Time
6:00–08:00 or 16:00–20:00

Suitable For

• First-time visitors
• History lovers

Tips
Visit together with Forbidden City

Admission Type
Free

Reservation Required
Yes

Reservation Max.
H-7 (Available dates are updated daily at 12:00 noon; same-day bookings are not accepted. Individuals and tour groups can book 1–7 days in advance.)

Opening Hours
05:00–20:30

Address (English & Chinese)
East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing
北京市东城区东长安街

Amaps Link
https://surl.amap.com/BEw1Nobfbuu

Baidu Link
https://j.map.baidu.com/f3/hoJ

Note
You can watch the flag-raising and lowering ceremony, but usually it's crowded.