Great Hall of the People
The Great Hall of the People is a building of public administration in Beijing. It was opened in 1959 and is one of the 130 sights of China listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the spring or autumn when temperatures are milder. In April, daily highs are around 22 °C, while in October they are about 20 °C. June and July are the warmest months with highs of 32 °C, but they also have the most rain, with July seeing about 173 mm. January is the coldest month, with lows reaching -9 °C.
To reach the site, you can fly into Beijing Capital International Airport, which is 26 km away. The building is located in Beijing, just 2 km from the city center. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to the Monument to the People's Heroes, Tiananmen Square, or the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, all of which are within 0.4 km. The Beijing Central Axis and Tiananmen are also nearby, at about 0.5 km away. Admission costs ¥30 for adults and ¥15 for students.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is July, with about 173 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -6 | -1 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 7 | -2 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 38 | 78 | 173 | 146 | 51 | 24 | 10 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
