Beijing
Q: Are there many people going to Beijing during Mid-Autumn Festival? When are there relatively 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 periods are from early opening to 09:00 and 1.5 hours before closing. For early tickets at the Forbidden City, queues before 8:30 minutes are less than 20 minutes, and before 7:00 at the North Palace Gate of the Summer Palace, you almost don't have to queue.
Q: How can Beijing avoid crowds?
A day trip is possible, but you need to leave early and return late and secure early tickets in advance. Core Peak Action: Visit the Summer Palace in the morning, then visit the East Forbidden City Road in the afternoon, avoiding the central axis. By purchasing tickets in advance through Tongcheng Travel, you can set your entry time slot, reducing on-site queues and saving both money and time.
Q: Is there traffic jam when driving in Beijing during Mid-Autumn Festival? How do you solve parking problems?
On the first day of the holiday, the Jingzang and Jingcheng Expressways are heavily congested from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. outbound congestion. It is recommended to take the metro along with shuttle buses to scenic spots as substitutes. There are no public parking lots around the Forbidden City. The East Gate parking lot of the Summer Palace is ¥10/hour on weekdays and ¥15/hour on holidays, and is basically full after 9 a.m. It is recommended to park at the far end before taking public transportation.
