In this confusing pandemic era where rules and restrictions are set on everything, what are the protocols for traveling around Beijing? Here is a guide to making your journey around China’s capital as easy as possible.
天安门 Tiananmen Square
- Remember to reserve your spot here or here at least one day before your trip, as there is a limit on the number of guests who are allowed to enter.
- Bring the form of identification you used to reserve your spot with you！
- You need a negative PCR test within 72 hours visible on Health Kit to enter.
Tickets: Free. You don’t need to buy tickets.
Hours: 5am-10pm
Subway: Line 1
故宫 Forbidden City
- Remember to buy your tickets beforehand here, as a limited amount of guests are allowed.
- Bring the form of identification you used to buy your tickets with you！
- You need a negative PCR test within 72 hours visible on Health Kit to enter.
Tickets: RMB 40
Hours: 8.30am-5pm
Subway: Line 1
颐和园 Summer Palace
- Access the QR code to buy tickets here
- Bring the form of identification you used to buy your tickets with you！
- You need a negative PCR test from within 72 hours visible on Health Kit to enter.
Tickets: RMB 60
Hours: 6am-8pm (7pm no more entry)
Subway: Line 4
八达岭长城 Badaling Great Wall
- Order tickets beforehand through WeChat mini programs by scanning this picture
- Bring the form of identification you used to buy your tickets with you！
- You need a negative PCR test from within 72 hours visible on Health Kit to enter.
Tickets: RMB 80
Hours: 9am-4pm
Bus: Line 877
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