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The Tian'anmen Rostrum was reopened to the public on June 13. Visitors must make a real-name reservation through the official reservation platform one day in advance. After the reservation is accepted, visitors must bring valid ID cards on the reserved date at the Tian'anmen Rostrum for verification.

The reservation platform is now open. Visitors can register on the website of "Tian'anmen Rostrum Reservation" (www.tiananmenchenglou.com) and make a reservation for the tickets available from June 13 to 18.

Each adult ticket costs CNY 15 and each discount ticket costs CNY 5. Children and teenagers under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult to make a reservation. Adults accompanying children under 14 years old are also required to make ticket reservations.

Students over 18 years old, with an undergraduate qualification or a level of study below that (excluding graduate students, adult education, etc.), can purchase discount tickets by reservation with their ID cards, and students need to verify their valid student ID cards when booking a visit.

Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents and foreigners who have obtained permanent residence) under 18 years old (excluding) and over 60 years old (including) can visit the Tian'anmen Rostrum for free after making reservations with valid ID cards.

Active and retired military personnel, fire rescue personnel and persons with disabilities (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents and foreigners who have been granted permanent residence) are admitted free of charge upon reservation with original valid documents.

It should be noted that there is a one-way tour route from Jinshui Bridge in front of the Tian'anmen Rostrum, near the Meridian Gate of the Palace Museum. Tourists can enter the Tian'anmen Rostrum through the Jinshui Bridge in the south.

In addition, the Tian'anmen Rostrum does not authorize any third-party organizations or individuals to act as ticket agents. In order to ensure your smooth visit, please make sure to make a real-name appointment through the official website or WeChat official account.

Website: www.tiananmenchenglou.com

WeChat official account: 天安门城楼参观预约

Visitors can book tickets within seven days from the following day and choose the visiting time slot for reservation. There are no same-day tickets or tickets available on-site. Each visit day is limited to one reservation per person during the set visiting hours.
(Source: Beijing Daily WeChat official account)