Beijing's 'Book-It-All' Culture? No Thanks, I'm Out.
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Another victim here +1! My friend and I cycled for an hour, and the backs of my thighs are still sore.
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Do you need a reservation to take photos from this spot?
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Beijing is really worth visiting. My family of three just got back. If you don't want to plan everything yourself, hiring a guide is a great option. Since we weren't familiar with the area, didn't know much about some attractions, and booking tickets was tricky, the guide handled it all. For a five-day trip including hotel, meals, and tickets, it was over a thousand RMB, which was quite reasonable. I'm planning to take my parents next time. 
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Any recommendations?
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When did Tiananmen start requiring reservations? I've been to Beijing five times and never booked for Tiananmen, didn't even know I had to, but I always got in. My last visit was in October last year.
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It seems you also need to book Tiananmen Square to visit the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. When I went through security, they asked if I had a Tiananmen Square reservation, saying I couldn't enter without one. Luckily, I had pre-booked Tiananmen Square for that day.
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I haven't booked anything yet but want to go to Beijing for the National Day holiday. Is it still possible?
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Haha, same here!
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Just a few days ago, I saw something online about a new rule: it seems like places other than the Forbidden City, museums, Tiananmen, etc., no longer require reservations.
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Yes, they do. I just finished booking mine.