Opening days in Beijing: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 5 top attractions in Beijing with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Sunday in Beijing
0 closed · 5 open
Closed on Sunday
Nothing closes on Sunday — all 5 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Sunday
- Forbidden City8:30–16:00
- Temple of Heaven6:00–21:00Open late
- Summer Palace6:00–19:00
- Beihai Park6:30–9:00
- Lama Temple9:00–17:00
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbidden City | ✕ | 8:30–16 | 8:30–16 | 8:30–16 | 8:30–16 | 8:30–16 | 8:30–16 |
| Temple of Heaven | 6–21 | 6–21 | 6–21 | 6–21 | 6–21 | 6–21 | 6–21 |
| Summer Palace | 6–19 | 6–19 | 6–19 | 6–19 | 6–19 | 6–19 | 6–19 |
| Beihai Park | 6:30–9 | 6:30–9 | 6:30–9 | 6:30–9 | 6:30–9 | 6:30–9 | 6:30–9 |
| Lama Temple | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
Open late in Beijing
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Temple of HeavenOpen late until 21:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Beijing closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 5 top sights in Beijing with known hours close on Monday: Forbidden City. The other 4 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Beijing?
On Sunday, 5 of the 5 top sights in Beijing are open: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Beihai Park, Lama Temple.
Which attractions in Beijing are open every day?
4 top sights in Beijing are open all seven days: Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Beihai Park, Lama Temple.
Which sights in Beijing are open late?
Temple of Heaven stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-24). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Shanghai).
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