One of the largest public squares in the world, located in the heart of Beijing
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A comprehensive guide to Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world and a symbol of modern China.
Tiananmen Square is one of the largest public squares in the world, located in the heart of Beijing. It's surrounded by important buildings including the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China , the Monument to the People's Heroes, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong.
Covering an area of 440,000 square meters, the square can accommodate up to one million people. It is a significant political and cultural center in China, hosting major national events and celebrations. The square is also a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.
The square gets its name from the Tiananmen Gate (Gate of Heavenly Peace), which stands at its northern end and serves as the main entrance to the Forbidden City. The gate is famous for its portrait of Mao Zedong and the national emblem of the People's Republic of China.
Tiananmen Square is best explored by following a route that covers the main landmarks and buildings. Start at the Tiananmen Gate and proceed south through the square.
Key attractions include the Monument to the People's Heroes, a 38-meter-tall obelisk dedicated to the martyrs of the Chinese revolution, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, where the embalmed body of Mao Zedong is on display, and the Great Hall of the People, the meeting place of the National People's Congress.
Don't miss National Museum of China (please see page National Museum of China), which houses a vast collection of Chinese art and artifacts, and Zhengyangmen Gate (Front Gate) at the southern end of the square.
The images on the right show the main landmarks of Tiananmen Square. Please refer to them for your visit.
Tiananmen Square Map
Tiananmen Square,DongchengChang'an Avenue North Side, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China
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