Tiananmen, Imperial gate in Dongcheng District, China.
The red walls of Tiananmen Gate rise 32 meters high and extend 66 meters wide, marking the southern entrance to the Forbidden City.
Emperor Yongle commissioned the construction of Tiananmen Gate in 1420, which later underwent reconstruction during the Qing Dynasty in 1651.
The gate features a large portrait of Mao Zedong above its central archway, flanked by Chinese characters expressing national unity and prosperity.
Visitors can access Tiananmen Gate from multiple subway stations, with security checks required before entering the surrounding square area.
The gate serves as the national emblem of China, appearing on government buildings and official documents throughout the country.
Location: Dongcheng District
Height: 32 m
Length: 66 m
Part of: Forbidden City
GPS coordinates: 39.90733,116.39108
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:51
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Very large square, unfortunately very well-known. I saw the countdown for the transition to the year 2000 there!
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