Beijing
Q: Are there many people going to Beijing for Mid-Autumn Festival? When are there fewer people?
During the Mid-Autumn holiday, the average daily visitor flow at key Beijing scenic spots is 2 to 3 times that of weekdays, with peak hours from 10:00 to 15:00. Relatively less crowded hours are from early opening until 09:00 and 1.5 hours before closing. For early tickets at the Forbidden City, waiting time before 8:30 is less than 20 minutes, and before 7:00 at the North Palace Gate of the Summer Palace, you can almost skip the queue.
Q: How can Beijing avoid crowds?
Day trips are possible, but you need to leave early and return late, and book early tickets in advance. Core Peak Action: Visit the Summer Palace in the morning, visit the East Forbidden City Road in the afternoon, and avoid the central axis. By purchasing tickets in advance through Tongcheng Travel, you can set your entry time slot, reduce on-site queues, and save both money and time.
Q: Is it congested to drive to Beijing during Mid-Autumn Festival? How to solve parking problems?
On the first day of the holiday, the Jingzang and Jingcheng Expressways will experience severe outbound congestion from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. It is recommended to use the metro plus shuttle buses to scenic spots as alternatives. There are no public parking lots around the Forbidden City. The East Gate parking lot at the East Gate of the Summer Palace is ¥10/hour on weekdays and ¥15/hour on holidays, and is basically full after 9 a.m. It's recommended to park at the far end before taking public transportation.
