Tiananmen Square Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Tiananmen Square is the world's largest city center square and the site of numerous major political and historical events in New China. The "Tiananmen Beautiful Day" scene is rated as one of the "16 Scenes of Beijing". Tiananmen Square covers an area of 44 hectares, 500 meters wide from east to west and 880 meters long from north to south. The ground is paved with light-colored granite strips that have been processed with special technology.Tiananmen, formerly known as Chengtianmen, was built in the 15th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1417). Emperor Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty built Beijing in the 15th year of the Yongle reign, and the palace was completed in the 18th year. Tiananmen was also built at that time.
The flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square every morning and the flag lowering ceremony at sunset are the most solemn ceremonies. Looking at the bright five-star red flag in the morning glow, one feels excited and moved. At the same time, Tiananmen Square is the site of countless major political and historical events, and is a historical witness to China's decline and rise.
Attractions distribution:
Tiananmen Square is located in the heart of Beijing, stretching from Tiananmen in the north to Zhengyangmen in the south, from the History Museum in the east to the Great Hall of the People It is 880 meters long from north to south, 500 meters wide from east to west, and covers an area of 440,000 square meters. The ground is paved with light-colored granite slabs processed with special technology. It can accommodate 1 million people for grand gatherings and is the largest city center square in the world.The flag-raising ceremony every morning and the flag-lowering ceremony every sunset are the most solemn ceremonies in Tiananmen Square. Looking at the bright five-star red flag in the morning glow, my heart is filled with excitement and emotion.
Scenic spot features:
Tiananmen Square, Flag Raising Ceremony , Chairman Mao Memorial Hall , squares, museums, parksScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China > Beijing > Dongcheng District
How to get there:
Buses: 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 17, 20, 22, 44, 48, 53, 54, 59, 110, 120, 309, Special 1, Special 2, Special 3, Special 4, 703, 726, 729, 742, 803, 808, 819, 826, 848, 859, 922
Subway: Line 1 Tiananmen East, Tiananmen West; Line 2 Front door
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Beijing Tiananmen Ticket Prices:
Tiananmen Square: free and open;
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall : No tickets are sold, and you need to queue up at the designated location of the staff to enter;
Tiananmen Tower : 15 yuan/person;
National Museum of China : Free visit after reservation
Front door Climbing the building: 10 yuan per person for adults and 5 yuan per person for students
Duanmen Tower: 10 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
Tiananmen Square: 5:00 to 22:00, cleared after 22:00.
Flag Raising Ceremony Time: Varies slightly with the season, with the summer solstice at 4:45 and the winter solstice at 7:36.
Deng Tiananmen Tower : 8:30 to 17:00;
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall : Tuesday to Sunday morning 8:30 to 11:30; Tuesday and Thursday afternoon 14:00 to 16:00.
National Museum of China : Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, closed on Monday.
Deng Front door (Zhengyangmen) Tower: 8:30 to 16:00
Deng Duanmen Tower: 9:00 to 16:20
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Beijing Three-Day Travel Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
1. The flag-raising time changes throughout the year according to sunrise and sunset. Visitors who want to watch the flag-raising ceremony are advised to check it the night before.
2. There are many famous sights and museums around Tiananmen Square, such as the Forbidden City, Front door You can visit the main street, the National Museum, etc.; along the main road → Chang'an Avenue, you can also go to Wangfujing and Xidan, two popular shopping areas.
Tour route:
Watch the flag raising → People's Heroes Monument → Watch Great Hall of the People ,National Museum, Front door (Zhengyang Gate), Tiananmen Tower After 8 o'clock, most of the scenic spots are open one after another, and you can visit the Forbidden City, climb the city tower, visit museums and Front door Main Street, etc.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
There are many specialty shops or stores around the square, but the prices are relatively high and it is easy for foreign tourists to be cheated. It is recommended to go to Wangfujing, Front door And other large commercial streets.
Scenic spot map:
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