Tiananmen Square, Central square in Donghuamen district, Beijing, China.
The square spans 440,000 square meters with the Forbidden City gate to the north and the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall to the south.
The space originated in 1417 during the Ming Dynasty as an imperial ceremonial ground and underwent substantial expansion after 1949 under Communist rule.
The square features the Monument to the People's Heroes, measuring 38 meters tall, with inscriptions commemorating Chinese revolutionary struggles through the centuries.
Security checkpoints require visitors to present identification documents and pass through metal detectors before entering the square from designated access points.
The daily flag ceremonies at sunrise and sunset involve precise military movements with soldiers marching from Tiananmen Gate to the flagpole.
Location: Donghuamen Subdistrict
Inception: 1417
Website: http://tiananmen.org.cn
GPS coordinates: 39.90457,116.39139
Latest update: June 5, 2025 18:06
These squares in Asia feature historical monuments, cultural centers and architectural landmarks. The locations serve as gathering points for markets, celebrations and social meetings. Visitors experience traditional games, local cuisine and regional festivals.
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309 m
Great Hall of the People
360 m
Mausoleum of Mao Zedong
395 m
National Museum of China
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National Centre for the Performing Arts
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Monument to the People's Heroes
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Xinhuamen
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Imperial Ancestral Temple
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Gate of China
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Pudu Temple
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Beijing Shejitan
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Huangshicheng
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National People's Congress Building
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Xijiaomin Xiang
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Forbidden City Concert Hall
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China Numismatic Museum
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Beijing Police Museum
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Site of Continental Bank Beijing Branch
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Red Guard Liaison Station of Beijing Universities and Middle Schools
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