Gate of China, Ceremonial gate in Tiananmen Square, China
The Gate of China featured three gateways with brick and stone construction, positioned on the central axis of Beijing between Zhengyang Gate and Tiananmen.
Built during the Ming dynasty's Yongle period, the gate changed names from Great Ming Gate to Great Qing Gate in 1644, and finally to Gate of China in 1912.
The structure represented the formal entrance to the Imperial City, with stone lions guarding each side and a tablet inscribed with lapis lazuli characters.
The gate remained standing until 1954 when authorities decided to demolish it during the expansion of Tiananmen Square, making way for the Mao Zedong Mausoleum.
During the Ming dynasty, the area between this gate and Zhengyang Men contained a marketplace called Chessgrid Streets, later transformed into a formal plaza.
Location: Beijing
Made from material: brick, stone
GPS coordinates: 39.90111,116.39167
Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:57
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