[Update May 7, 2pm] Foreigners cannot currently enter the National Museum or the Capital Museum because of an oversight with the reservation systems, which only allow Chinese nationals to reserve. Additionally, the desk that would usually process foreigners is not currently being staffed. The museum was unable to give any indication on if or when foreigners would again be allowed to enter. For this reason, we would recommend calling ahead before trying to visit any of the city's museums at this time.

The Forbidden City is one of the last major Beijing attractions to announce its reopening, but it too will be open for the May Day holiday, reports Beijing News. Admission will run from 8.30am to 4pm, though visitors can stay until 5pm. However, you're unlikely to even get in over the holiday, as all tickets for May 1-5 have already sold out following their release on Wednesday.

It may be worth holding off anyway, since only half of the grounds are open to the public, including the great halls of the Outer Court, the palaces of the Inner Court, the Palace of Longevity and Peace, and the Garden Palace of Compassion and Tranquility. Additionally, all indoor attractions will remain closed until a later date.