Recently, several tourist attractions in Beijing have successively announced adjustments to their opening hours, extending them to  initiate the "summer mode" during the vacation season.

Bell and Drum Towers

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From July 5 to August 18, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the Drum Tower will extend its opening hours until 18:30, while the opening hours of the Bell Tower will remain as usual.

Ticket Sales Hours of the Drum Tower: 9:30-18:00

Check-in Time of the Drum Tower: 9:30-18:20

Notice: The first floors of the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower are closed every Monday, except for statutory holidays.

Capital Museum

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In July, the Capital Museum will extend its opening hours to 20:00 on July 6, July 13, July 20, and July 27 (opening from 9:00 to 20:00, with the last entry at 19:00).

Notice: Extended opening sessions require separate reservations. Every visitor must make a real-name reservation in advance through the Capital Museum's official WeChat account. Entry without a reservation is not permitted. On-site reservations are available if slots are not fully booked.

Beijing Art Museum

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Beijing Art Museum has extended its opening hours for every Saturday since July 1, opening from 9:00 to 19:00 (last entry at 18:00). The schedule will be in effect until August 31.

Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum

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Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum has extended its opening hours for every Saturday since July 1, opening from 9:00 to 19:00 (ticket sales and admission closed at 18:00). The schedule will be in effect until August 31.

National Stadium (Bird's Nest)

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Starting from July 1, the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) has resumed its full-day visiting option, opening from 10:00 to 22:00 (last ticket check-in at 21:00). The nighttime scenic lighting is turned off at 23:00.

Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area

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The Mutianyu Great Wall has extended its opening hours since July 1. The scenic area opens from 7:00 to 21:30, and the area stretching from the No. 10 Fortified Tower to the No. 15 Fortified Tower is open to the public. The schedule will be in effect until August 31.

Notice: The tickets for the night tours are sold separately. After purchasing tickets, visitors can enter the area by having their ID documents scanned.

Juyongguan Great Wall Scenic Area

[Photo via the official WeChat account of the Juyongguan Great Wall Scenic Area]

The Juyongguan Great Wall adopted a new schedule on May 1, which will be in effect until October 12. During this period, the scenic area hosts night shows from 18:30 to 22:00 every Friday and Saturday, and during statutory holidays (closed on the last days of statutory holidays). Ticket check-in opens from 6:30 to 21:00. The Great Wall night show area remains open continuously, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic area from day to night in a seamless way.

(Sources: Beijing News App and the official WeChat accounts of the Bell and Drum Towers of Beijing, the Capital Museum, Beijing Art Museum, Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum, the Bird's Nest, and the Mutianyu Great Wall)