Tian'anmen Square

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Tian'anmen Square is at the heart of Beijing, the largest urban square in the world. Tian'anmen Square measures 880 meters from north to south, 500 meters from east to west and can accommodate up to one million people. The historical memories and political importance make Tian'an Men Square a must- see for travelers to Beijing. The Chinese flag is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset when PLA soldiers march up and down, drilled to perform at 108 paces per minute!


Tiananmen Gate is in the north

Monument to the Peoples Heroes is at the center

Qian Men stands at the southern end of the Square




By metro line 1.
Bus No.52 and No.57 or Double Decker Bus No.1 can get you there. Then by Bus No.7, No. 17, BaiLibao 101, No.48, 48-332 Union Transportation, and Bus No.53,54,59,66,120,337,726,808,826, then Double Decker Bus No.2 and No.4, etc. which could get you to the Front Gate (Qianmen).

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