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Unit 9 · Sightseeing Lesson 50 6 min Premium in the app

Opening hours and reservations in Chinese

Ask opening hours, closing time, last entry time, whether reservation is required, and whether there are tickets for today or tomorrow. Shanghai Museum on People's Square. Entry is free, but only with a timed booking, and today's slots are going fast.

预约

Key phrases

The 6 phrases this lesson is built around, with the words that make them up. Tap ▶ to listen, or the turtle to hear it slowly.

  • 请问这里几点开放？

    Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ jǐ diǎn kāifàng?

    Excuse me, what time does this place open?

    • 请问Qǐngwèn
    • 这里zhèlǐ
    • 几jǐ
    • 点diǎn
    • 开放kāifàng

  • 请问这里几点关门？

    Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ jǐ diǎn guānmén?

    Excuse me, what time does this place close?

    • 请问Qǐngwèn
    • 这里zhèlǐ
    • 几jǐ
    • 点diǎn
    • 关门guānmén

  • 这里需要预约吗？

    Zhèlǐ xūyào yùyuē ma?

    Do I need a reservation here?

    • 这里Zhèlǐ
    • 需要xūyào
    • 预约yùyuē
    • 吗ma

  • 今天还有预约名额吗？

    Jīntiān hái yǒu yùyuē míng'é ma?

    Are there still reservation slots for today?

    • 今天Jīntiān
    • 还hái
    • 有yǒu
    • 预约yùyuē
    • 名额míng'é
    • 吗ma

  • 我想预约上午的时间段。

    Wǒ xiǎng yùyuē shàngwǔ de shíjiān duàn.

    I would like to reserve a morning time slot.

    • 我Wǒ
    • 想xiǎng
    • 预约yùyuē
    • 上午shàngwǔ
    • 的de
    • 时间shíjiān
    • 段duàn

  • 我迟到了，还可以进去吗？

    Wǒ chídào le, hái kěyǐ jìnqù ma?

    I am late. Can I still enter?

    • 我Wǒ
    • 迟到chídào
    • 了le
    • 还hái
    • 可以kěyǐ
    • 进去jìnqù
    • 吗ma

More phrases for this situation

Every other phrase from the lesson: 17 in all.

  • 最晚几点可以入场？

    Zuìwǎn jǐ diǎn kěyǐ rùchǎng?

    What is the latest time I can enter?

  • 今天开放吗？

    Jīntiān kāifàng ma?

    Is it open today?

  • 明天开放吗？

    Míngtiān kāifàng ma?

    Is it open tomorrow?

  • 今天几点闭馆？

    Jīntiān jǐ diǎn bìguǎn?

    What time does it close today?

  • 现在还可以进去吗？

    Xiànzài hái kěyǐ jìnqù ma?

    Can I still go in now?

  • 可以现场预约吗？

    Kěyǐ xiànchǎng yùyuē ma?

    Can I make a reservation on site?

  • 可以网上预约吗？

    Kěyǐ wǎngshàng yùyuē ma?

    Can I make a reservation online?

  • 明天还有票吗？

    Míngtiān hái yǒu piào ma?

    Are there still tickets for tomorrow?

  • 哪个时间段人少一点？

    Nǎge shíjiān duàn rén shǎo yìdiǎn?

    Which time slot is less crowded?

  • 我想预约下午的时间段。

    Wǒ xiǎng yùyuē xiàwǔ de shíjiān duàn.

    I would like to reserve an afternoon time slot.

  • 我预约的是上午十点。

    Wǒ yùyuē de shì shàngwǔ shí diǎn.

    My reservation is for 10 a.m.

  • 可以改预约时间吗？

    Kěyǐ gǎi yùyuē shíjiān ma?

    Can I change the reservation time?

  • 可以取消预约吗？

    Kěyǐ qǔxiāo yùyuē ma?

    Can I cancel the reservation?

  • 预约成功了吗？

    Yùyuē chénggōng le ma?

    Was the reservation successful?

  • 请帮我确认一下预约信息。

    Qǐng bāng wǒ quèrèn yíxià yùyuē xìnxī.

    Please help me confirm the reservation information.

  • 请帮我写下来。

    Qǐng bāng wǒ xiě xiàlái.

    Please write it down for me.

  • 谢谢您的帮助。

    Xièxie nín de bāngzhù.

    Thank you for your help.

What you’ll hear, and how to answer

Staff won’t follow your script. These are things they are likely to say here, with a reply that works.

  1. Staff

    参观要先预约，您约了吗？

    Cānguān yào xiān yùyuē, nín yuē le ma?

    You need to book before visiting. Have you booked?

    You

    今天还有预约名额吗？

    Jīntiān hái yǒu yùyuē míng'é ma?

    Are there still reservation slots for today?

  2. Staff

    今天约满了，明天上午还有。

    Jīntiān yuē mǎn le, míngtiān shàngwǔ hái yǒu.

    Today is fully booked. There are still slots tomorrow morning.

    You

    我想预约上午的时间段。

    Wǒ xiǎng yùyuē shàngwǔ de shíjiān duàn.

    I would like to reserve a morning time slot.

Play the scene

Shanghai Museum on People's Square. Entry is free, but only with a timed booking, and today's slots are going fast.

上海博物馆 · Shanghai Museum

  1. Staff

    参观要先预约，您约了吗？

    Cānguān yào xiān yùyuē, nín yuē le ma?

    You need to book before visiting. Have you booked?

  2. You

    今天还有预约名额吗？

    Jīntiān hái yǒu yùyuē míng'é ma?

    Are there still reservation slots for today?

  3. Staff

    今天约满了，明天上午还有。

    Jīntiān yuē mǎn le, míngtiān shàngwǔ hái yǒu.

    Today is fully booked. There are still slots tomorrow morning.

  4. You

    我想预约上午的时间段。

    Wǒ xiǎng yùyuē shàngwǔ de shíjiān duàn.

    I would like to reserve a morning time slot.

  5. Staff

    扫这个码，用护照预约。

    Sǎo zhège mǎ, yòng hùzhào yùyuē.

    Scan this code and book with your passport.

  6. You

    请问这里几点开放？

    Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ jǐ diǎn kāifàng?

    Excuse me, what time does this place open?

  7. Staff

    九点开门，五点闭馆，周一休息。

    Jiǔ diǎn kāimén, wǔ diǎn bìguǎn, zhōuyī xiūxi.

    We open at nine and close at five. Closed on Mondays.

Culture tip

On-site vs online reservation

Some attractions do not sell or reserve tickets on site. Ask both 可以现场预约吗？ and 可以网上预约吗？

How do you ask whether reservation is required?

Show the answer

这里需要预约吗？ — Do I need a reservation here?

Go deeper

Background for this situation: key words, what to expect and a few more short dialogues.

Key Terms

开放 To be open to visitors. Use this when asking whether an attraction, museum, park, or scenic area is open.

今天开放吗？ Jīntiān kāifàng ma? Is it open today?

关门 / 闭馆 To close. 关门 is general closing; 闭馆 is often used for museums, galleries, and venues.

今天几点闭馆？ Jīntiān jǐ diǎn bìguǎn? What time does it close today?

最晚入场 Last entry time. Some attractions close later but stop admitting visitors earlier.

最晚几点可以入场？ Zuìwǎn jǐ diǎn kěyǐ rùchǎng? What is the latest time I can enter?

预约 Reservation or booking. Many popular attractions require a reservation or time-slot booking.

这里需要预约吗？ Zhèlǐ xūyào yùyuē ma? Do I need a reservation here?

预约名额 Reservation slots or available booking capacity. When slots are full, you may need another time or day.

今天还有预约名额吗？ Jīntiān hái yǒu yùyuē míng'é ma? Are there still reservation slots for today?

时间段 Time slot. Attractions may require you to choose a morning, afternoon, or specific entry time slot.

我想预约上午的时间段。 Wǒ xiǎng yùyuē shàngwǔ de shíjiān duàn. I would like to reserve a morning time slot.

Hours and Reservation Flow

Step 1: Check whether it is open

Ask 今天开放吗？ or 明天开放吗？ before going, especially for museums and seasonal attractions.

Step 2: Check opening and closing time

Ask 几点开放？, 几点关门？, or 今天几点闭馆？ depending on the situation.

Step 3: Ask about last entry

Even if the venue closes late, you may not be allowed to enter near closing time. Ask 最晚几点可以入场？

Step 4: Confirm reservation or time slot

Ask whether reservation is required, whether online or on-site booking is available, and which time slot is less crowded.

Useful Hours Patterns

几点……？ Use this to ask what time something happens, such as opening, closing, or last entry.

请问这里几点开放？ Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ jǐ diǎn kāifàng? Excuse me, what time does this place open?

现在还可以……吗？ Use this to ask if something is still possible right now.

现在还可以进去吗？ Xiànzài hái kěyǐ jìnqù ma? Can I still go in now?

今天 / 明天还有……吗？ Use this to ask whether tickets, reservations, or available slots remain for today or tomorrow.

明天还有票吗？ Míngtiān hái yǒu piào ma? Are there still tickets for tomorrow?

可以……预约吗？ Use this to ask whether a reservation can be made in a certain way.

可以网上预约吗？ Kěyǐ wǎngshàng yùyuē ma? Can I make a reservation online?

Reservation Tips

On-site vs online reservation

Some attractions do not sell or reserve tickets on site. Ask both 可以现场预约吗？ and 可以网上预约吗？

Choose a less crowded time

Use 哪个时间段人少一点？ if you want a quieter visit or better photo opportunities.

Confirm reservation success

After booking, ask 预约成功了吗？ and keep a screenshot of the confirmation, QR code, or booking number.

If you are late

If you miss your time slot, ask 我迟到了，还可以进去吗？ Some attractions may allow late entry; others may not.

Changing or Canceling a Reservation

Change reservation time

Use 可以改预约时间吗？ when you need a different entry time. Some reservations can only be changed online.

Cancel reservation

Use 可以取消预约吗？ if you cannot go. Ask whether there is a cancellation fee or deadline.

Confirm reservation details

Use 请帮我确认一下预约信息 when you want staff to verify date, time, number of visitors, or ticket type.

Interactive Scenarios

Checking opening hours

  • Traveler请问这里几点开放？

    Qǐngwèn zhèlǐ jǐ diǎn kāifàng?

    Excuse me, what time does this place open?

  • Traveler今天几点闭馆？

    Jīntiān jǐ diǎn bìguǎn?

    What time does it close today?

  • Traveler最晚几点可以入场？

    Zuìwǎn jǐ diǎn kěyǐ rùchǎng?

    What is the latest time I can enter?

Making a reservation

  • Traveler这里需要预约吗？

    Zhèlǐ xūyào yùyuē ma?

    Do I need a reservation here?

  • Traveler今天还有预约名额吗？

    Jīntiān hái yǒu yùyuē míng'é ma?

    Are there still reservation slots for today?

  • Traveler我想预约上午的时间段。

    Wǒ xiǎng yùyuē shàngwǔ de shíjiān duàn.

    I would like to reserve a morning time slot.

Changing reservation

  • Traveler我预约的是上午十点。

    Wǒ yùyuē de shì shàngwǔ shí diǎn.

    My reservation is for 10 a.m.

  • Traveler可以改预约时间吗？

    Kěyǐ gǎi yùyuē shíjiān ma?

    Can I change the reservation time?

  • Traveler请帮我确认一下预约信息。

    Qǐng bāng wǒ quèrèn yíxià yùyuē xìnxī.

    Please help me confirm the reservation information.

Mini Quiz

How do you ask “What time does this place open?”
  • 这里几点开放？ ✓ Answer
  • 这里几点关门？
  • 这里需要预约吗？
Which phrase asks for the latest entry time?
  • 最晚几点可以入场？ ✓ Answer
  • 现在还可以进去吗？
  • 今天几点闭馆？
How do you ask whether reservation is required?
  • 这里需要预约吗？ ✓ Answer
  • 这里需要排队吗？
  • 这里需要安检吗？
Which phrase asks to change the reservation time?
  • 可以改预约时间吗？ ✓ Answer
  • 可以取消预约吗？
  • 预约成功了吗？