Mobile Toilets in Beijing Public Restrooms

The following is information about mobile toilets in Beijing's public restrooms:

Mobile Restroom Configuration in Tiananmen Square Area

According to publicly available information, in 2026, Beijing implemented a mobile restroom service project in the Tiananmen Square area, with the following specific configurations:

• Location and Scale:
  Tent restrooms are set up on the east side of the road, with no fewer than 165 toilet stalls; mobile restrooms are installed on the west side of the road and south of the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, with a total of no fewer than 30 toilet stalls. The total number of toilet stalls is required to be no fewer than 195, all of which are water-flush type, meeting environmental protection and hygiene standards.
• Service Hours:
  The project service period is from March 20, 2026, to November 15, 2026, with specific times subject to adjustment according to the requirements of the purchaser (the Tiananmen Area Administrative Committee of the Beijing Municipal People's Government).
• Operating Entity:
  The project was awarded to Beijing Urban Street Sweeping Service Co., Ltd., with a winning bid amount of 4,448,862.56 yuan. The company is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and daily management of the mobile restrooms.

Mobile Toilets in the Forbidden City Museum

Currently, no information has been found regarding the installation of mobile toilets in the open areas of the Forbidden City Museum. As a World Heritage Site, the Forbidden City primarily relies on fixed restroom facilities, with a total of 14-15 fixed public restrooms distributed in different locations within the open areas. These restrooms are well-equipped, featuring barrier-free facilities, baby care rooms, etc., to meet the basic needs of visitors.

Differences Between Mobile Toilets and Fixed Restrooms

• Mobility:
  Mobile toilets (such as tent restrooms and mobile restrooms) are detachable and movable, suitable for temporary, high-traffic scenarios (such as large-scale events, peak tourist seasons), while fixed restrooms are permanently located at specific positions.
• Facility Configuration:
  The mobile restrooms in Tiananmen Square are all water-flush type, similar to fixed restrooms, but may lack additional facilities such as barrier-free access or baby care rooms due to space constraints. The fixed restrooms in the Forbidden City, on the other hand, place greater emphasis on comprehensive and comfortable facilities.

Conclusion

Beijing has enhanced the supply capacity of temporary public services in the Tiananmen Square area through the mobile restroom project, while the Forbidden City Museum relies on fixed public restrooms to meet visitor needs. Both demonstrate a commitment to public sanitation facilities, but they differ in applicable scenarios and facility configurations.