Tian'anmen Square
(天安门广场)
Plaza, Monument, and Historic and Protected Site
北京市
"Flag-lowering ceremony"(6 Tips)
"huge square space in Beijing China 🇨?"(4 Tips)
"... and museums within the historic site."(3 Tips)
"Where you could see the big picture of Chairman Mao!"(2 Tips)
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Andrew BC 翁 ÔNGDecember 5, 2014天安门广场 Tian'anmen Square - famous monument, landmark & historic site in the World & China. Caution : Yours every step was recorded by cctv cameras & sighted in every corner of the Square. 051214
Brad HagerOctober 4, 2015Very historic, and educational. Great photo opps. of the square, the buildings and monuments. If you like history this is a must see. Great place to meet and interact with people from China.Upvoted Mar 10
Jim BaileyMay 2, 2015Historical square in the center of Beijing across from the Forbidden City. I good place take photos of the National Flag and the front gate of the Forbidden City.
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Elise ❥February 20, 2015Come here for the flag raising ceremony! Gets very packed, but an interesting thing to do at least once while you're here.
Quentin LafonJuly 25, 2014Just before the main gate of the Forbidden City, you have to see this "memorial" place and take some classy photos. Good to know, entry of this square is totally free.
JasonMay 18, 2019Those say its BEAUTIFUL is no different from complimenting a landmark symbolizes the very totalitarianism of China since the 1940’s. Give a impromptu speech, any topic, on the spot & see what happens.
Ivan GarinSeptember 25, 2015Probably the biggest square in the world. Security procedures and massive queues make it quite a tiring experience.
Paul GabionDecember 9, 2014During winter season, wear warm clothes. The Siberian winds are so chilly that the temp drops further since it's an open area.
Niclas SkoldApril 22, 2018Huge square in the heart of Beijing. Here you can watch the locals or the monuments. The lampposts are crowded with cameras. Close to Forbidden City.
Andrew CMay 21, 2017Mao Zedong mausoleum entry is so symbolic and wonderful... massive security line to get inside, but plenty of space to wander around once in!! Easy to cross the street to actual square, via tunnels
Sophie ArenasOctober 15, 2014Come early to see the troops raising the flag at sunrise or in the evening just before sunset to see the troops lowering the flag. Such an impressive square.
Maynard TannJune 18, 2016Lots of security so pay attention to to signs and be prepared to wait in lines.
Don't make bad jokes and don't fool around or else...but amazing place!
Wes MorganDecember 6, 2011Nearest subway stop is Tian'anmen East on Line 1 - brings you up just to the right of the gate...and there's a decent little souvenir shop off to the right as you come up out of the subway...
Jin Ngee ChiaOctober 28, 2014Very crowded at all times! Suggest going to Jingshan Gongyuan. Pay CNY2 for the view of the Forbidden City from a high point.
Victor GarridoJanuary 31, 2013Hurry up and get here before 6pm, they close it for security reasons. BTW, pretty crowded but 90% are policemen. Check the CCTV everywhere!!!
Meng ChenNovember 17, 2013Before the Forbidden City, you'll most likely pass by this first. The best time to see this massive square is during sunrise or sunset, where troops raise/lower the flag. Entering the Square is free.
Ross WorrellApril 7, 2015One of the world's great squares; take a minute or two in order to fully take in the atmosphere.
Jee KimMay 27, 2013Take no.120 Bus from Wangfujing to Tiantan park especially at night ~It only costs you 2 Chinese yuan to view all must-sees in Beijing. What a bargain~;-)- Meng ChenNovember 17, 2013In front of the Forbidden City with the big picture of Chairman Mao hang in fromt. The best time to see this massive square is during sunrise or sunset, where troops raise/lower the flag.
N RAugust 7, 2021Probably the biggest public square I’ve ever visited before! Cool place. A lot of tourists!
PMarch 6, 2014For security reason, Tiananmen Square is a fenced square circled by low iron grids with main four entrances – east, west, south and north. The square is now open to the public till midnight
LinaFebruary 13, 2016I have been here for a few times. But never seen the flag raising ceremony! It is about 7:00 am everyday, but my flight is 7:40am . What a pity!
WinnieJuly 21, 2015Pay a rickshaw 30 yuan to drive you from the end of the forbidden city back to Tiananmen Square so that you can take the subway- Agustinus PurwadiyantoJanuary 4, 2018Very big and great building in front of the huge square space in Beijing China 🇨🇳
Alex ADSNovember 2, 2013Most of nearby museums are closed on Mondays, including the mausoleum of Mao and the forbidden city. The National museum is free of charge but bring your passport for control check.
Harumi UNovember 1, 2014Flag goes up and down everyday and big flowers are decorated for a month after the national day. People fly kite in the morning. But anyone remember what happened here not so long ago?
The Tiananmen, Tian'anmen or Gate of Heavenly Peace is a famous monument in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China. It is widely used as a national symbol. First built during the Ming
Christopher MichaelOctober 22, 2014It's a huge concrete square w/a few monuments & a giant photo of the murderous benevolent evil dictator, Chairman Mao. Historic site of the June 1989 massacre. A must see at least once. Free entry.
DHR.comSeptember 14, 2011Before the Forbidden City, you'll most likely pass by this first. The best time to see this massive square is during sunrise or sunset, where troops raise/lower the flag. Entering the Square is free.
Scooter ThompsonMarch 23, 2013Don't believe there is no place to buy drinks. We found a food truck with a full selection no problem.
John 忠威 suɐɥ Dyke🐑August 31, 2014One of the must see attractions of China. You can get a photo taken with Chairman Mao in the background. Be ware of hustlers
The TelegraphJanuary 8, 2013Tiananmen Square is may be the world’s ugliest and most forbidding public space. There is nowhere here to even get a cup of coffee, and your every move will be recorded by a forest of CCTV cameras.
Queen EatsAugust 7, 2018You will stop for a while before go to Forbidden City. So many ppl take pic in this square, there are statue in the middle. But tbh, I don’t go around this site bcs so hot at noon.
Arthur CarlMarch 18, 2012in 1989 here is the center of world's attention, exactly the same thing did happened 23 years later on Tahrir Square, Egypt. PEOPLE vs POWER- Wes MorganNovember 23, 2011Just to the right of the main entrance, there's a small gift shop - decent prices and an interesting selection...
imnotAbeautyqueen iamAtopmodelApril 27, 2013Entrance to the forbidden city. Just rent the automatic audio guide where monetary deposit is no longer needed unlike before.
Émile Massie-VanasseJune 16, 2014Try to pass the image of Mao and continue until you arrive in the forbidden city... Special price for students (drivers licence can do the trick since nobody understand English !)
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