How to book Tiananmen Square

天安门广场 · Beijing

Checked 23 October 2026. Release times and closing days change: confirm on the official channel before you go.

Required Book before you go: no entry without a reservation.

Book via: Official Tiananmen Square reservation WeChat mini program; free
Bring: Passport, checked with a security screening at the entrance

Booking with a foreign passport

China's big sights sell real-name tickets: you enter your passport number when you book, and the passport itself is your ticket at the gate. Each person in your group needs their own reservation. Mini programs inside WeChat or Alipay usually accept foreign passports; if one refuses yours, try the official website, or ask your hotel to book for you.

More in the guide to booking sights, including how to set up the apps before you fly.

Questions

Do I need to book Tiananmen Square in advance?

Yes. Entry is by real-name reservation only, made with your passport number.

How do foreigners book Tiananmen Square?

Book via Official Tiananmen Square reservation WeChat mini program; free. Bring Passport, checked with a security screening at the entrance.

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