Tiananmen Square

• Chinese Ancient Style Architecture
• The Great Hall of the People
• The National Museum of China
• Architectural Buildings.
  
  

By Subway
1. Take Subway Line 1 to Tiananmen Dong or Tiananmen Xi Station.
2. Take Subway Line 2 and get off at Qianmen Station. Get out from Exit A or B and walk north.

By Bus
1. Take Bus 1, 5, 52, Sightseeing Bus Line 1, Sightseeing Bus Line 2, or Tourist Bus Line 2, and get off at Tiananmen Xi.
2. Take Bus 1, 2, 52, 59, 82, 120, Sightseeing Bus Line 2 or Tourist Bus 2 to Tiananmen Dong. 
3. Take Bus 2, 5, 120, or Sightseeing Bus Line 2, and get off at Tiananmen Guangchang Dong (Tiananmen Square East).
4. Take Bus 120 or Sightseeing Bus Line 2 to Tiananmen Guangchang Xi (Tiananmen Square West).

From City Center

It is 5.7 kms away from the city center.
You can reach there by Taxi, Bus, or, Subway.
Subway: Take Beijing subway Line 1 to Tian'anmen East Station or Tian'anmen West Station, or Line 2 to Qianmen Station.
Bus: At present, there are 3 sightseeing buses introduced to tourist in Beijing, both sightseeing bus Line 1 and Line 2 go to Tian'anmen Square.
Taxi Fare: 30yuan
Bus Fare: 5yuan
Subway Fare: 20yuan

• Make sure you reach the middle of Tiananmen Square before sunrise for the flag-raising ceremony.
• With extra time on hand, enjoy looking at the Great Hall of the People and monuments of People's Heroes and Memorial Hall.
• For photo opportunities, the best site is the entrance of the Forbidden City with Mao's portrait in the background.
• The queue to get into the square will start across the road if it's a busy day.
• Visitors to the mausoleum cannot take anything with them except for their wallet and phone.
• There is a little cabin to utilize for bag storage.
• Don't be surprised if Chinese tourists try to talk to you. In most cases, they probably just want to take a photo with a foreigner,  as it is a lovely memory of their trip.
• Don't take prohibited items into the square, such as a knife or other items that are regarded as being dangerous to the public.
• Don't talk about sensitive political issues. 
• Don't buy wine from local stores, If they don't store it right, it will taste bad.
• Go with a guide as you bypass the queues, otherwise, you could have a long wait.
• Bring an umbrella or hat as there is no shade. 
• Come in late at night when the square is closed to the public and all lit up. It is closed but you can walk alongside it and look from behind the barriers. It really is awesome.
• Don't miss the National Museum of China located on the east side of Tiananmen Square.
  
  

Tiananmen Tower

Sunday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Monday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Tuesday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Thursday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Friday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Saturday: 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

For Great Hall of the People

December to March

Sunday: 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Monday: 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Tuesday: 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Thursday: 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Saturday: 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

April to June

Sunday: 8.15 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Monday: 8.15 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Tuesday: 8.15 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8.15 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Thursday: 8.15 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Friday: 8.15 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Saturday: 8.15 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

July to August

Sunday: 07.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Monday: 07.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Tuesday: 07.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 07.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Thursday: 07.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Friday: 07.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Saturday: 07.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

September to December

Sunday: 08.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Monday: 08.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Tuesday: 08.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 08.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Thursday: 08.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Friday: 08.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Saturday: 08.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

For Mao Zedong Memorial Hall

Sunday: 08.30 a.m. to 04.00 p.m

Monday: 08.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Tuesday: 08.30 a.m. to 04.00 p.m.

Wednesday: 08.30 a.m. to 04.00 p.m.

Thursday: 08.30 a.m. to 04.00 p.m.

Friday: 08.30 a.m. to 04.00 p.m.

Saturday: 08.30 a.m. to 04.00 p.m.