Do I need to make an appointment in advance to watch the national flag raising?

You need to make an appointment in advance to see the national flag raised.

Tiananmen Square will officially implement reservation-based visiting measures from 0:00 on December 15, 2021. Reservations are also required to watch the flag-raising in Tiananmen Square. Entry is not allowed without a reservation. For groups such as the elderly, primary and secondary school students, and disabled people who are inconvenient to use smart terminals, relatives and friends can make reservations on their behalf. If it is inconvenient for relatives and friends to make reservations on their behalf, staff can also provide on-site assistance in making reservations.

Each individual reservation can be reserved for up to 7 people, including up to 4 adults. For children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters in height, you do not need to fill in the child-related information, just indicate the number of children. If it is a tour group reservation, the number of reservations in each reservation form should be based on the relevant management requirements of the cultural and tourism authorities for tour groups.

Notes on raising the national flag

1. The time for raising the national flag in Tiananmen Square is not fixed. It is specially calculated and confirmed by experts from the Observatory based on the sunrise and sunset times in Beijing. of. Therefore, if you want to see the flag-raising, it is best to arrive within one hour before the flag-raising.

2. When entering the square to watch the national flag raising, first enter through the security entrances on the east and west sides of the square. Because inspections are required, do not bring prohibited dangerous items, such as knives, flammable and explosive items, etc. Also be sure to carry your ID card with you. You can bring food, drinks, etc., but when leaving the square, you must take away the garbage you brought in.

3. When starting to raise the national flag, you cannot speak. You must pay attention to the flag and salute. Do not look around, let alone take pictures with your camera. You must obey the on-site instructions and stand in a position where you can stand to watch. .