Beijing | Tiananmen Square Travel Guide

Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing and is one of the largest city squares in the world. It is a must-see attraction in Beijing and a great place to watch the flag-raising ceremony. Here are some tips for visiting Tiananmen Square: 🌟Reservation Tips ☑️Make a reservation in advance: You need to make a reservation in advance via the "Tiananmen Square Reservation" mini program to enter Tiananmen Square. When making a reservation for the flag-raising ceremony, please pay attention to the flag-raising time and make a reservation as early as possible. ☑️Enter with a reservation: Visitors who have made a reservation for Tiananmen Tower, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, National Museum of China, Palace Museum, Zhongshan Park, or Beijing Working People's Cultural Palace can enter the square directly with the reservation record for the day. 🌟Transportation ☑️Subway: Take Subway Line 1 to Tiananmen East Station (Note: Exit D is closed from 8:00 to 16:00) or take Subway Line 2 or 8 to Qianmen Station. ☑️Security Checkpoints: There are five security checkpoints around Tiananmen Square, one at each of Tiananmen East and West Subway Stations, one at the entrance of the National Museum, and one each at the north of the bus stops on the east and west sides of the square. 🌟Travel Tips ☑️Flag-raising ceremony: Arrive early, choose a good spot, keep warm, and bring fewer items to pass through security quickly. 🌟Notes: Be sure to bring your ID card. You need to scan your ID card at the security checkpoint. Visitors with children can use the dedicated channel.