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Photo: Tiananmen Square, the largest square in
China
Situated in the
center of Beijing, Tiananmen (Tian'anmen) Square,
the creation of Chairman Mao,
is the largest city central square in the world
with an area of 440,000 sq m. This incredible square
have a length of 500 m from east
to west and 880 m from north to south. Tiananmen
Gate (Gate of
the Heavenly Peace) was the front gateway of the
imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties,
where imperial edicts were made public. The
inauguration ceremony of the People's Republic
of China was held here on 1st October
1949 and this famous landmark in China can accommodate
over one million people.
At sunrise, a
flag raising ceremony is performed by the PLA
soldiers drilled to marched exactly 108 paces
per minute while a reverse ceremony is performed
at sunset and it is important to take note that
bicycles are not to be ridden across Tiananmen
Square. An astonishing view of the square can be
seen from the Tiananmen gate-tower. This famous
square has the National Museum of China on its
east, the Great Hall of the People on its west,
and the Monument to the People's Heroes and
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall on its south.
Admission: There is
no admission fees charged but an entrance ticket
to the Tiananmen Gate-tower costs 15 yuan
Transport: Public
bus Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 17, 20, 22, 44, 48, 52,
53, 54, 57,
59, 66, 110, 120, 802, 307,
803, 808, 819, 922, Te 1, Te 4 and
Te 7 go
directly to Tiananmen Square. Tourists can also
take the subway to Tiananmen Square.
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