Tiananmen Square Tours

Tiananmen Square featuring a monument and a square or plaza
One of the most famous squares in the world, this spot is the beating heart of Beijing and has always been the site of mass protests and national celebrations.

It’s the history, more so than the architecture, behind Tiananmen Square that has brought it into the international spotlight. This public square is surrounded by Beijing’s most famous attractions, a sight you can’t miss if you are in Beijing.

Centrally located, Tianaman Square covers an area of nearly 109 acres (44 hectares). It is framed by two imperial gates to its north and south: the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tiananmen Gate) and the Front Gate (Qianmen Gate). To the west stands the communist-era Great Hall of the People, the meeting place of the Chinese government. To the east is the National Museum of China.

Get to the square early and line up for the daily flag-raising ceremony, with soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army marching across the square. This flag is lowered with a similar stately show at sunset.

Tiananmen Square is heavily monitored by security cameras, metal detectors and police officers, presumably because it has a long history of a place of dissent. Examples of this dissent include the mass protest against the Versailles Treaty in 1919 and the pro-democracy student uprising 70 years later.

These days the atmosphere in the square is very friendly, so take in the scene at your own pace. Buy a kite for your children or watch the locals take photos at the Monument to the People’s Heroes in front of the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Inside this hall in the mausoleum, you can get a closer look at Mao Zedong, who died in 1976. Line up to catch a glimpse of what is either his mummified body, or a wax replica, depending on who you ask. Either way, you’ll be filing past the image of one of China’s most famous rulers at rest.

To reach Tiananmen Square, take a taxi or the subway Tian’anmen East, Tian’anmen West or Qianmen Station. Many combine their visit to the square with a journey through the adjacent Forbidden City.

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Verified traveler
Sep 29, 2019

Oprtion to get to Tianenmen wquare or fForbidden City from this property. Get on subway at Dongshi Shito station (about 1/2 mile walk) take line to line 1 (heading west). get off at Tianenment East and walk westerly direction to Forbidden City and Tianenmen square. Hint make sure to take photo of the subway stations and exits you get in or our of so you will be able to orient yourself when you need to return.

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Zach
Sep 18, 2019

Don't forget your passport when you visit!!!

2/5 - Disappointing

GraceQ
Mar 10, 2019

It was close during our visit for political meetings.

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JFBPgh
Nov 21, 2018

No access to T.Square any more.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Nov 19, 2018

Extreme security screening at every entrance. 100's of cameras on the square and on all buildings around.

4/5 - Good

Barb
Nov 14, 2018

Closed for the day which apparently happens often so could only drive around.

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