Release calendar (Beijing time)
Filter by city. Times and windows below are from our attraction research (last verified 6 Oct 2026 for key sites). Rules change — treat this as a planning aid, not a live inventory feed.
| Attraction | City | Release / window | Foreigner path | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forbidden City | Beijing | 20:00, 7 days ahead; no same-day | Official EN site, email code | Guide |
| National Museum of China | Beijing | 17:00, up to 7 days ahead | EN portal, email code | Guide |
| Tiananmen visit reservation | Beijing | Dates update 12:00; book 1–7 days ahead; no same-day | WeChat / hotel help | Guide |
| Mutianyu Great Wall | Beijing | Up to 15 days ahead on EN site | en.mutianyugreatwall.com | Guide |
| Badaling Great Wall | Beijing | Book ahead weekends/holidays | badaling.cn → 外籍人购票 → Trip.com | Compare |
| Shanghai Museum (People’s Square) | Shanghai | Book ahead; capacity limited; last entry 15:00 | Trip.com (overseas channel) | Guide |
| Shanghai Disneyland | Shanghai | Date calendar — buy before arrival | Official EN tickets site | Guide |
| Terracotta Army | Xi’an | Dated tickets; near dates can be limited | Trip.com non-mainland SKU | Guide |
| Shaanxi History Museum | Xi’an | 17:00, 5 days ahead (WeChat) | WeChat-heavy | Guide |
| Chengdu Panda Base | Chengdu | Up to 14 days ahead; quota 85k/day | Trip.com official partner | Guide |
| Lingyin / Feilai Feng | Hangzhou | Opens 08:00 on the 7th day before visit; no same-day online | Alipay/WeChat mini-program | Guide |
| Summer Palace / Temple of Heaven | Beijing | Usually no advance required; walk-up with passport | Gate / Visit Beijing | Parks hub · Temple · Summer Palace |
| Potala Palace | Lhasa | WeChat release 10 days ahead; agency books with Tibet Permit | Licensed Tibet agency | Guide |
| Humble Administrator’s Garden | Suzhou | Timed tickets up to 7 days ahead | Trip.com (passport) | Guide |
| Leshan Giant Buddha | Chengdu day trip | Book ahead weekends/holidays | Trip.com | Guide |
| Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge | Zhangjiajie | Timed slots; separate from Wulingyuan | Trip.com | Guide |
| Li River cruise | Guilin | Book by 08:00 day before (product rule) | Trip.com | Guide |
| Harbin Ice and Snow World | Harbin | Seasonal (approx Dec–Mar); book holidays early | Trip.com | Guide |
| Chimelong Safari Park | Guangzhou | Dated tickets; special-date prices higher | Trip.com | Guide |
| Sanxingdui Museum | Chengdu area | WeChat plain admission; guide cites 20:00 / 5 days (unofficial) | WeChat (+ SMS) | Guide |
| Tianmen Mountain | Zhangjiajie | Cable packages; book peak ahead | Trip.com | Guide |
| Wulong Three Natural Bridges | Chongqing | Book weekends ahead; early last entry in winter | Trip.com | Guide |
| Guangdong Museum | Guangzhou | 22:00 daily release | Follow museum channel | Attraction |
How to use this on a real trip
- List the parks that need a fixed daily release (20:00 / 17:00 / noon).
- Save passport names in a notes app before the release minute.
- Prefer official English or passport-labelled Trip.com paths — see WeChat vs English web.
- If you lack a Chinese phone, start with this guide.
Sources: Palace Museum / National Museum English booking flows; panda.org.cn EN ticket page; museum English visit pages; our attraction database last_verified 2026-10-06 for the rows above. Re-check official sites before peak holidays.
FAQ
What time do Forbidden City tickets release?
20:00 Beijing time, 7 days before the visit. No same-day tickets on the official site.
What about the National Museum of China?
17:00 Beijing time, up to 7 days ahead, on the English portal with email login.
Do all parks use a fixed clock?
No. Some are rolling windows (Mutianyu up to 15 days, Panda Base up to 14 days) or date calendars (Shanghai Disneyland) with no single daily gong.
Should I set an alarm?
Yes for 20:00 / 17:00 / noon releases on peak dates. Have passport details saved before the clock flips.