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Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square (Chinese:天安门广场,Pinyin:Tiān'ānmén Guǎngchǎng) is the
geographical center of Beijing City. It is the largest city square in the world, occupying
an area of 440,000 square meters (about 109 acres), and able to accommodate
10,000,000 people at one time. It was the focal point of the Culture Revolution and
20th-century Chinese history.
In the north of the Square is Tiananmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) where Chairman
Mao proclaimed the founding the the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949.
The way to the Forbidden City is through here.
In the center of the Square stands the Monument to the People's Heroes, which
commemorates the martyrs who devoted their lives to the Chinese people. It reaches
37.94 meters (124 feet) which makes it the biggest monument in Chinese history. The
body is made of hardy granite and is surrounded by white balusters. Engraved is the
epigraph written by Mao Zedong, the founder of People's Republic of China. Eight
reliefs depict the crucial events which took place in modern times, showing a part of
the centuries-old history of China.
In the south of the Square is the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Mao Zedong, the first
chairman of the People's Republic of China (PRC), is greatly admired by the Chinese
People. The hall was built in 1977. It is divided into three halls: the main hall, the north
hall and the south hall. The remains of Mao Zedong are laid in a crystal coffin in the
main hall. From the exhibit in the north hall, you can learn something about Chairman
Mao, Zhou Enlai and other founders of the state. While visiting the main hall, it is
necessary to observe a respectful silence.
In the east of the Square is the National Museum of China which is a great treasure
trove. This museum was officially opened in 2003. Its predecessors are the National
Museum of Chinese History and the National Museum of the Chinese Revolution. It is
a comprehensive museum with an emphasis on Chinese art and history. The National
Museum of Chinese History has more than 3,000,000 precious articles which provide
a vivid portrayal of Chinese history. In the National Museum of the Chinese Revolution
there are displays of over 4,500 articles, including literature, pictures, drawings and
sculptures. These depict the people's revolutions and movements to save China,
which happened after the Opium War in 1840.
In the west of the Square is the Great Hall of the People which was built in 1959 and
occupies a construction area of 170,000 square meters (42 acres). It is so called
because the National People's Congress is held in this hall. When entering the
building you will see the central hall which is decorated with white marble columns and
crystal lights. At the back of the hall is the great hall which can hold 10,000 people.
The banqueting hall in the north has 5,000 seats and grand banquets are conducted
on important occasions. In the south are the offices of the National People's Congress
Standing Committee.
To the south of Chairman Mao Memorial Hall is the Front Gate (Qianmen) which
actually consists of two gates. The northerly gate, 40m-high Zhengyang Men (Sun-
facing Gate), was the largest of the nine impressive gates of the inner city wall. It now
houses a museum on the history of Beijing. The Arrow Tower (Jianlou) to the south,
like Zhengyang Men, was first built in the Ming dynasty. It has 94 windows that were
used for shooting arrows. In 1916, a semi-circular wall that connected the two gates
was demolished to make way for a road. The surrounding area comprises the city's
old shopping district, with alleys filled with specialty stores.
Tiananmen Square (Chinese:天安门广场,Pinyin:Tiān'ānmén Guǎngchǎng) is the
geographical center of Beijing City. It is the largest city square in the world, occupying
an area of 440,000 square meters (about 109 acres), and able to accommodate
10,000,000 people at one time. It was the focal point of the Culture Revolution and
20th-century Chinese history.
In the north of the Square is Tiananmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) where Chairman
Mao proclaimed the founding the the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949.
The way to the Forbidden City is through here.
In the center of the Square stands the Monument to the People's Heroes, which
commemorates the martyrs who devoted their lives to the Chinese people. It reaches
37.94 meters (124 feet) which makes it the biggest monument in Chinese history. The
body is made of hardy granite and is surrounded by white balusters. Engraved is the
epigraph written by Mao Zedong, the founder of People's Republic of China. Eight
reliefs depict the crucial events which took place in modern times, showing a part of
the centuries-old history of China.
In the south of the Square is the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Mao Zedong, the first
chairman of the People's Republic of China (PRC), is greatly admired by the Chinese
People. The hall was built in 1977. It is divided into three halls: the main hall, the north
hall and the south hall. The remains of Mao Zedong are laid in a crystal coffin in the
main hall. From the exhibit in the north hall, you can learn something about Chairman
Mao, Zhou Enlai and other founders of the state. While visiting the main hall, it is
necessary to observe a respectful silence.
In the east of the Square is the National Museum of China which is a great treasure
trove. This museum was officially opened in 2003. Its predecessors are the National
Museum of Chinese History and the National Museum of the Chinese Revolution. It is
a comprehensive museum with an emphasis on Chinese art and history. The National
Museum of Chinese History has more than 3,000,000 precious articles which provide
a vivid portrayal of Chinese history. In the National Museum of the Chinese Revolution
there are displays of over 4,500 articles, including literature, pictures, drawings and
sculptures. These depict the people's revolutions and movements to save China,
which happened after the Opium War in 1840.
In the west of the Square is the Great Hall of the People which was built in 1959 and
occupies a construction area of 170,000 square meters (42 acres). It is so called
because the National People's Congress is held in this hall. When entering the
building you will see the central hall which is decorated with white marble columns and
crystal lights. At the back of the hall is the great hall which can hold 10,000 people.
The banqueting hall in the north has 5,000 seats and grand banquets are conducted
on important occasions. In the south are the offices of the National People's Congress
Standing Committee.
To the south of Chairman Mao Memorial Hall is the Front Gate (Qianmen) which
actually consists of two gates. The northerly gate, 40m-high Zhengyang Men (Sun-
facing Gate), was the largest of the nine impressive gates of the inner city wall. It now
houses a museum on the history of Beijing. The Arrow Tower (Jianlou) to the south,
like Zhengyang Men, was first built in the Ming dynasty. It has 94 windows that were
used for shooting arrows. In 1916, a semi-circular wall that connected the two gates
was demolished to make way for a road. The surrounding area comprises the city's
old shopping district, with alleys filled with specialty stores.
Monument to the People's Heroes
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
National Museum of China
Great Hall of the People
| Transportation Tiananmen Square: Bus:1,2,5,7,9,10,17,20,22,44,4 8,53,54,59,110,120,703,726,7 29,742,803,808,819,826,848,8 59,922 Subway: Line 1 at Tiananmendong or Tiananmenxi, Line 2 at Qianmen Tiananmen: Bus: 1,4,10,22,37 Subway: Line 1 at Tiananmendong or Tiananmenxi China National Museum: Bus: 1,4,10,20,22,120,726,826 Subway: Line 1 at Tiananmendong, Line 2 at Qianmen Great Hall of the People: Bus:1,2,4,7,20,44,48,120,729, 808,821 Subway: Line 1 at Tiananmenxi, Line 2 at Qianmen Admission fee Tiananmen Square Free Tiananmen 15RMB ($2.1) China National Museum: 10RMB ($1.4) Ma Zedong Memorial Hall: Free Great Hall of the People: 30RMB ($4.2) Opening hours Tiananmen Square 5:00 am to 10:00 pm Tiananmen 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (Mon - Sun) China National Museum 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Mon - Sun) Chairman Mao Memorial Hall: 8:30 am to 11:30 am (Tue-Sun) 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Tue and Thur) Great Hall of the People: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec) 8:15 am to 3:00 pm (Apr, May, June) 7:30 am to 4:00 pm (July, Aug) 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (Sep, Oct. Nov) Top Features Tiananmen Square Tiananmen China National Museum Chairman Mao Memorial Hall Great Hall of the People Monument to the People's Heroes National Flag Qianmen Zhengyang Men Arrow Tower Map of Tiananmen Square |
Tiananmen - Gate of Heavenly Peace
Zhengyang Men - Sun-facing Gate
Arrow Tower - Jianlou
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Location Map of Tiananmen Square - Beijing
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天安门广场位于北京市中心，南北长880米，东西宽500米，面积达44万平方米，可容纳100万人举行盛大集会，是当今世
界上最大的城市广场。天安门城楼坐落在广场的北端；人民英雄纪念碑屹立在广场的中央；人民大会堂和中国国家博物馆在广
场的东西两侧遥遥相对；毛主席纪念堂和正阳门城楼矗立在广场的南部。
天安门城楼坐落在广场的北端。天安门建于明永乐十五年（1417年），原名承天门，清顺治八年（1651年）改建后称天安
门。城门五阙，重楼九楹，通高 33.7米。在2000余平方米雕刻精美的汉白玉须弥基座上，是高10余米的红白墩台，墩台上是
金碧辉煌的天安门城楼。城楼下是碧波粼粼的金水河，河上有 5座雕琢精美的汉白玉金水桥。城楼前两对雄健的石狮和挺秀的
华表巧妙地相配合，使天安门成为一座完美的建筑艺术杰作。
1949年10月1日，毛泽东主席在天安门城楼上宣告中华人民共和国成立，并亲手升起第一面五星红旗。从此天安门城楼成
为新中国的象征，它庄严肃穆的形象是我国国徽的重要组成部分。
现在，每天有成千上万的人到这里参观、游览，天安门广场被评为新北京十六景之一。
天安门广场国旗的升降时间，是根据北京的日出日落时间确定的。大约是每天日出前八分钟，即太阳照射北京的第一缕阳光
已经发出，过八分钟之后到达国旗杆处，恰好国旗护卫队将五星红旗升到旗杆顶部。具体时间可参照广场上特设的公告牌。
天安门广场必赏景观
代表性的主要景点：
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门广场是全国红色旅游经典景区。
人民英雄纪念碑：人民英雄纪念碑位于北京天安门广场中心，在天安门南约463米，正阳门北约440米的南北中轴线上。
它庄严宏伟的雄姿，具有我国独特的民族风格。
毛主席纪念堂：毛主席纪念堂是党和国家的最高纪念堂，是以毛泽东为首的老一辈无产阶级革命家集体的纪念堂，是全国
爱国主义教育基地。
人民大会堂：人民大会堂是全国人民代表大会和全国人大常委办公的地方，是党中央、国务院和各人民团体政治活动的重
要场所。
中国国家博物馆：国家博物馆集文物征集、考古、收藏、研究、展示功能于一身，以系统收藏反映中国古代、近现代、当
代历史的珍贵文物。
门票·开放时间
开放时间：5:00-22:00，22:00后广场清场。
交 通
公交1、2、5、7、9、10、17、20、22、44、48、53、54、59、110、120、309支、特1、特2、特3、特4、703、
726、729、742、803、808、819、826、848、859、922路可以到达。地铁1号线天安门东、天安门西，2号线前门站。
天安门广场周边住宿
北京饭店 | 北京东方君悦大酒店 | 华侨大厦 ·
天安门广场周边美食
全聚德（天安门）| ·天安门仿膳 | 天安门东来顺饭庄
天安门广场电话：010-65243322
天安门广场门票：免费
天安门广场地址：北京市东城区天安门对面
天安门广场位于北京市中心，南北长880米，东西宽500米，面积达44万平方米，可容纳100万人举行盛大集会，是当今世
界上最大的城市广场。天安门城楼坐落在广场的北端；人民英雄纪念碑屹立在广场的中央；人民大会堂和中国国家博物馆在广
场的东西两侧遥遥相对；毛主席纪念堂和正阳门城楼矗立在广场的南部。
天安门城楼坐落在广场的北端。天安门建于明永乐十五年（1417年），原名承天门，清顺治八年（1651年）改建后称天安
门。城门五阙，重楼九楹，通高 33.7米。在2000余平方米雕刻精美的汉白玉须弥基座上，是高10余米的红白墩台，墩台上是
金碧辉煌的天安门城楼。城楼下是碧波粼粼的金水河，河上有 5座雕琢精美的汉白玉金水桥。城楼前两对雄健的石狮和挺秀的
华表巧妙地相配合，使天安门成为一座完美的建筑艺术杰作。
1949年10月1日，毛泽东主席在天安门城楼上宣告中华人民共和国成立，并亲手升起第一面五星红旗。从此天安门城楼成
为新中国的象征，它庄严肃穆的形象是我国国徽的重要组成部分。
现在，每天有成千上万的人到这里参观、游览，天安门广场被评为新北京十六景之一。
天安门广场国旗的升降时间，是根据北京的日出日落时间确定的。大约是每天日出前八分钟，即太阳照射北京的第一缕阳光
已经发出，过八分钟之后到达国旗杆处，恰好国旗护卫队将五星红旗升到旗杆顶部。具体时间可参照广场上特设的公告牌。
天安门广场必赏景观
代表性的主要景点：
天安门：中国的象征性建筑物，世界文化遗产--北京故宫的正门，全国重点文物保护单位，全国爱国主义教育基地，天安
门广场是全国红色旅游经典景区。
人民英雄纪念碑：人民英雄纪念碑位于北京天安门广场中心，在天安门南约463米，正阳门北约440米的南北中轴线上。
它庄严宏伟的雄姿，具有我国独特的民族风格。
毛主席纪念堂：毛主席纪念堂是党和国家的最高纪念堂，是以毛泽东为首的老一辈无产阶级革命家集体的纪念堂，是全国
爱国主义教育基地。
人民大会堂：人民大会堂是全国人民代表大会和全国人大常委办公的地方，是党中央、国务院和各人民团体政治活动的重
要场所。
中国国家博物馆：国家博物馆集文物征集、考古、收藏、研究、展示功能于一身，以系统收藏反映中国古代、近现代、当
代历史的珍贵文物。
门票·开放时间
开放时间：5:00-22:00，22:00后广场清场。
交 通
公交1、2、5、7、9、10、17、20、22、44、48、53、54、59、110、120、309支、特1、特2、特3、特4、703、
726、729、742、803、808、819、826、848、859、922路可以到达。地铁1号线天安门东、天安门西，2号线前门站。
天安门广场周边住宿
北京饭店 | 北京东方君悦大酒店 | 华侨大厦 ·
天安门广场周边美食
全聚德（天安门）| ·天安门仿膳 | 天安门东来顺饭庄
天安门广场电话：010-65243322
天安门广场门票：免费
天安门广场地址：北京市东城区天安门对面