Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, Mausoleum in Tiananmen Square, China
The granite memorial building spans 57,200 square meters with a red-tinted base and twin staircases leading to the entrance hall.
The construction began in November 1976 after Mao Zedong's death and was completed in May 1977 under the supervision of Hua Guofeng.
Materials from multiple Chinese provinces were incorporated, including granite from Sichuan and porcelain plates from Guangdong, representing national unity.
The mausoleum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 07:00 to 11:00, with free admission but requires storage fees for bags and backpacks.
The preserved body rests in a crystal coffin that descends into a temperature-controlled container each evening for maintenance purposes.
Location: Donghuamen Subdistrict
Location: Beijing
Founders: Hua Guofeng
Official opening: May 24, 1977
Website: http://cpc.people.com.cn/GB/69112/113427/
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 07:00-11:00
Phone: +861065132277
Website: http://cpc.people.com.cn/GB/69112/113427
GPS coordinates: 39.90102,116.39158
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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