Tian'anmen Square, seen as Chairman Mao saw it.
Standing at the exact spot at the rostrum, on top of Tian'anmen Gate, from which Chairman Mao made his proclamation Oct. 1, 1949, he would see millions of jubelant Chinese cheering and waving below him. Next to him assembled the ranks of other notable leaders of the Revolution.
His Mausoleum is visible in the far South. To the left, the East, stands China's National Museum displaying the Olympic Clock. To the right, the West, portions of the Hall of the People are visible. For un-obstructed view, not a tree graces the square.
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