Tiananmen Square: A square with a history that is not so fair

Located in the centre of Beijing, the square is just separated from the Forbidden City with the Tiananmen gate and is a must visit tourist site for visitors to China. Many Chinese citizens visit the city to take snap shots of themselves with the portrait of Chariman Mao. The square is vast, with paved stones stretching over seemingly endless stretch of space and is claimed to be able to hold one million people. In spite of the heavy security that almost rises to the level of that at airports, the atmosphere is congenial, relaxing and one can even enjoy a kite flying sessions if the weather and conditions permit.


The Tiananmen tower lies to the north end of the square and in the olden days, has been the place to throne the emperor and was limited to the visits of royalty. Enclosed in two rows of clear white marble railings in the centre of the square with eight large relic sculptures lies the largest monument known to China’s history. This granite monument dedicated to the People’s heroes was created in 1952 with the famous words of Chairman Mao scribbled on the monument ‘ People’s Heroes are Immortal’. The southern end of the square holds the Memorial hall of Chairman Mao himself, which contains his body in a crystal coffin and is regularly surrounded by garlands and wreaths of flowers.


The great hall of the people is an impressive building in the square with twelve marble posts in front in a protective stance while the central hall which is the foremost part of the three segments of the hall has marbled floors and crystal lamps hanging from its ceilings to add lustre and festivity to its exterior. The auditorium behind that can contain 10,000 while the banquet hall next to that can hold about 5000 people.

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Tiananmen Square – An Iconic Beijing Landmark

Located in the Chinese capital Beijing, Tiananmen Square is one of the most popular attractions in the city. This expansive square is a great place to soak up some local culture and is very much intertwined with the country’s history. Getting its name from the Tiananmen Gate, the square is within easy reach of the Forbidden City. As you explore the surrounding area you will come across a variety of attractions worth visiting such as the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, the National Museum of China and the Great Hall of the People. If you want to stay at a Beijing airport hotel before or after your visit to the city, then Langham Place, Beijing Capital Airport is a great choice. Conveniently situated right near the airport, it offers hotel rooms in Beijing that provide contemporary living spaces in which to unwind.

Magnificent Tiananmen Square

Beijing’s magnificent Tiananmen Square is undoubtedly one of the major attractions in the Chinese capital. In this vast square you will be able to visit such well-known sites as the Monument to the People’s Heroes, Tiananmen Tower, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, Great Hall of the People and witness the famous ceremony of raising the national flag. Many local residents as well as visitors from abroad visit this iconic site in the resplendent Chinese capital.
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