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

Mon1 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Tuesday in Beijing

0 closed · 5 open

Closed on Tuesday

Nothing closes on Tuesday — all 5 sights with known hours are open.

Open on Tuesday

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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