Where to Park When Driving to Watch the Flag-Raising Ceremony?

[IsabelAnn]

Out-of-town license plate vehicles parked in residential areas, company parking lots, and formal off-road parking lots are not in violation of regulations, and will not be penalized or have their permit application days deducted. However, if you do not have a Beijing entry permit or if the permit has expired, parking within the Sixth Ring Road (excluding) and the entire area of Tongzhou District (excluding the main roads of highways) will result in a corresponding deduction of the number of days you can apply for a Beijing entry permit that year. Tips for Watching the Flag-Raising Ceremony: 1. Location: The best spot to watch the Tiananmen Square flag-raising ceremony is around the flagpole. However, if you arrive late, both sides of the Golden Water Bridge are also good alternatives. Note that to enter the square for viewing, you must pass security checks at the entrances on the east and west sides of the square. 2. Try to Avoid Driving: The area around Tiananmen Square has very strict traffic controls. Unless you are very familiar with the area, it is advisable not to drive there as parking spaces are extremely hard to find.