Tian'anmen Square
Tian'anmen Square
Overview
Located at the center of Beijing City is Tiananmen Square, where you can visit Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the People's Heroes, Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall and see the national flag raising ceremony. Thousands of people come to the Square every day.
Location and Significance
With total area of 440,000 square meters (880-m-long and 500-m-wide), the Tian'anmen Square, located in the center of Beijing, is the largest of its kind. Over a hundred years, many ceremonies and demonstrations have been held here. The spacious square was originally meant to demonstrate majestic imperial power, walled in on the eastern, western and southern sides, shutting out common people. It is an ideal place for people to observe celebratory occasions or fly kites.
Key Landmarks
Within the square, visitors can explore Tian'anmen Tower, the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, as well as witness the daily national flag-raising ceremony. The square draws thousands of visitors daily.
- Tian'anmen Gate Tian'anmen Gate (Gate of Heavenly Peace), built in the 15th century and restored in the 17th century, is an iconic symbol of Chinese history. The yellow glaze-tiled, double-eave tower served as a platform for proclamations during imperial times. On October 1, 1949, Chairman Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China here. The gate has five doors, and historically, only the emperor could use the central door and bridge that spans a stream leading to the Forbidden City.
- The Flag-Raising Ceremony A highlight for tourists visiting Beijing is witnessing the flag-raising ceremony at Tian'anmen Square. To attend, visitors must arrive early, before sunrise, as the ceremony is held at dawn. The Five-Star Red Flag, the national flag of China, proudly flies above the square.
Modern Day Tian'anmen Square
During holidays, the Tian'anmen Square is decorated with fresh flowers, adding a vibrant touch to its historical atmosphere.
Article reference1. Tian'anmen Square. chinadaily.com.cn. 2018Photo Gallery（7 pictures）CategoriesTourismTagHistorical BuildingRelatedNational Museum of ChinaBeijing Central AxisDongjiao MinxiangTian'anmen Square ComplexCatalogue1. Overview2. Location and Significance3. Key Landmarks4. Modern Day Tian'anmen Square-
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