National Museum of China & Tiananmen Square Entry Tiananmen Square Afternoon Reservation
ID: GYG1346120-O-2055349
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the National Museum of China and Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Discover the history of China and see where Chairman Mao Zedong declared the founding of the People's Republic.
Visit the National Museum of China adjacent to Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest urban public squares. Trace China’s profound history and splendid culture via the museum’s massive collection of cultural relics and varied exhibitions.
Upon your scheduled visiting time, please present your original passport plus the supplier’s reservation screenshot for admission check at the North Gate entrance. Roam extensive displays ranging from ancient relics and historic documents to fine artworks showcasing China’s profound civilization and cultural legacy.
After your museum tour, you may enter Tiananmen Square free of charge without an extra reservation. Stroll across the iconic square, where Chairman Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People’s Republic of China back in 1949.
Alternatively, you can make a standalone reservation only for Tiananmen Square access.
Highlights
- Discover the history of China at the National Museum of China
- Explore the vast expanse of Tiananmen Square, one of the largest in the world
- See where Chairman Mao Zedong declared the founding of the People's Republic
- Enjoy a seamless entry process with a QR code and passport
- Short walking distance from Tiananmen Square to the Forbidden City.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Security checks in the Tiananmen Square area can sometimes take 1–2 hours. Please plan your time in advance.
The museum is open daily from 9:00 to 17:00, closed on Mondays. Last admission is at 16:00.
Visitors are required to present the original passport submitted for reservation together with the reservation screenshot for entry inspection
Entry to the National Museum of China is via the North Gate only within your reserved visiting window.
Visitors without valid reservations, with mismatched passport details, or those arriving after their scheduled entry time will be denied access to both Tiananmen Square and the National Museum of China.
Not available for Chinese guests with Chinese ID or Chinese passport.
1. By Subway (Recommended)
Take Subway Line 1, get off at either Tiananmen West Station or Tiananmen East Station.
Exit from Exit B of both stations, then walk around 3–5 minutes to reach Tiananmen Square entrance.
2. By Taxi
Show the Chinese address to your driver: 天安门广场
Downtown Beijing → about 15–30 mins by taxi; fare roughly 35–60 RMB based on traffic.
Taxis cannot stop directly at the square gate; drop-off is at nearby roadside.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
