Tickets, Reservations, Festivals and Events Calendar#

Main Attraction Reservation Methods#

Online Booking Platforms#

• Official Websites: Most attractions have official websites providing online reservation services
• WeChat Official Accounts: Many attractions support ticket booking through WeChat
  • Search attraction name or scan QR code to follow
• Third-Party Platforms:
  • Ctrip - Hotel and attraction ticket booking
  • Qunar - Travel product search and price comparison
  • Meituan - Local life service platform
  • Dianping - Restaurant and attraction reviews
• Attraction Apps: Some major attractions have dedicated mobile apps (e.g., Palace Museum, Huangshan)

Reservation Notes#

• Advance Booking: Popular attractions recommended to book 1-2 weeks in advance
• Real-Name Registration: Most attractions require real-name registration, bring ID documents
• Visitor Limits: Some attractions implement visitor limits, pay attention to daily booking capacity
• Cancellation Policy: Understand attraction cancellation and refund policies to avoid losses

Popular Attraction Booking Guide#

Palace Museum#

• Booking channels: Official Website, WeChat official account “Palace Museum”
• Booking time: 10 days in advance
• Notes: Daily limit of 80,000 visitors, ID required
• Recommended to avoid holidays, choose non-weekend times

Terracotta Warriors#

• Booking channels: Official Website, Ctrip and other platforms
• Booking time: 3-7 days in advance
• Notes: Time-slot booking, recommended to choose non-holidays
• Recommended to hire a guide to understand historical background

Huangshan#

• Booking channels: Official Website, WeChat Mini Program
• Booking time: 1-7 days in advance
• Notes: Need to purchase entrance tickets and cable car tickets, recommended to plan in advance
• Recommended 2-3 days visit, can see sunrise and sea of clouds

Popular Festivals and Events Tips#

Spring Festival (Lunar New Year’s Day)#

• Time: January or February
• Activities: Temple fairs, lanterns, dragon and lion dances
• Tips: Large crowds, recommended to avoid peak periods, book accommodation and transportation in advance

Qingming Festival (April 4-6)#

• Time: April
• Activities: Tomb sweeping, spring outings, flower viewing
• Tips: Good for spring outings and flower viewing, but pay attention to weather changes

Labor Day (May 1)#

• Time: May 1-3 (may be extended with holidays)
• Activities: Peak tourism season
• Tips: Extremely large crowds, recommended to avoid or choose less popular attractions

Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of 5th lunar month)#

• Time: May or June
• Activities: Dragon boat racing, eating zongzi, hanging mugwort
• Tips: Good for experiencing traditional festival culture

Mid-Autumn Festival (15th day of 8th lunar month)#

• Time: September or October
• Activities: Moon viewing, eating mooncakes, family reunion dinner
• Tips: Good for family trips, but need to book in advance

National Day (October 1)#

• Time: October 1-7
• Activities: Peak tourism season
• Tips: Extremely large crowds, recommended to avoid or choose less popular attractions

Peak and Off-Season Reminders#

Peak Season#

• Time: Spring Festival, Labor Day, National Day, summer vacation (July-August)
• Characteristics: Large crowds, high prices, difficult bookings
• Recommendations:
  • Book accommodation and transportation 1-2 months in advance
  • Avoid popular attractions, choose less popular ones
  • Arrange itinerary reasonably, allow sufficient time

Off-Season#

• Time: Spring (March-April), Autumn (October-November), Winter (December-February, except Spring Festival)
• Characteristics: Fewer crowds, lower prices, better experience
• Recommendations:
  • Enjoy better service and experience
  • Can take time to visit slowly, experience in depth
  • But need to pay attention to weather and attraction opening status

Special Events Calendar#

Spring Events#

• Cherry Blossom Festival: March-April, Wuhan, Wuxi, Shanghai, etc.
• Peach Blossom Festival: March-April, Beijing, Chengdu, Hangzhou, etc.
• Rapeseed Flower Festival: March-April, Wuyuan, Jiangxi; Luoping, Yunnan

Summer Events#

• Beer Festival: July-August, Qingdao, Harbin, etc.
• Music Festival: June-August, various music festivals held in different places
• Rafting Festival: June-September, rafting activities held in various places

Autumn Events#

• Red Leaf Festival: October-November, Fragrant Hills in Beijing, Qixia Mountain in Nanjing, etc.
• Chrysanthemum Festival: October-November, Kaifeng, Hangzhou, etc.
• Harvest Festival: September-October, celebration activities held in various places

Winter Events#

• Ice and Snow Festival: December-February, Harbin, Changchun, etc.
• Hot Spring Festival: November-March, hot spring resorts in various places
• Spring Festival Temple Fair: January-February, temple fairs held in various places

Practical Recommendations#

• Follow Official Information: Pay attention to official releases from attractions and events in time
• Flexible Itinerary Adjustments: Adjust itinerary flexibly according to actual situations
• Prepare Well: Learn about reservation methods and notes in advance
• Safety First: Pay attention to personal and property safety, follow attraction regulations