Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
To welcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, we are going to talk about every places in China (with daily update)
Large enough to hold 1 million people, the 440,000-square-meter Tian'anmen Square in the center of Beijing is the world's largest city square, where sunrises and sunsets are observed solemnly with national flag hoisting and lowering ceremonies. Tian'anmen Gate on the northern edge of the square sued to be the front gate of the Ming and Qing Imperial Palace. The rostrum atop the gate, where national leaders review mass rallies or gala celebrations on important occasions, is open to tourists. The Monument to the People's Heroes stands in the center of the square. Behind Zhengyang Gate to the south sprawls Mao Zedong Memorial Hall; to the east is the complex which houses the Museum of Chinese Revolution and the Museum of Chinese History. The Great hall of the People stands on the western side. It was from here that Mao proclaimed establishing of Chinese People’s Republic in 1949. The gate consists of five doors. In the past, only the emperor could user the central door. Today it’s enough to pay for the ticket and you may without any fear use the main door. Remember that the ticket for Tiananmen Gate does not entitle you to enter Forbidden City. The night scene of Tian'anmen Square is definitely a MUST for any visitor to Beijing.
Large enough to hold 1 million people, the 440,000-square-meter Tian'anmen Square in the center of Beijing is the world's largest city square, where sunrises and sunsets are observed solemnly with national flag hoisting and lowering ceremonies. Tian'anmen Gate on the northern edge of the square sued to be the front gate of the Ming and Qing Imperial Palace. The rostrum atop the gate, where national leaders review mass rallies or gala celebrations on important occasions, is open to tourists. The Monument to the People's Heroes stands in the center of the square. Behind Zhengyang Gate to the south sprawls Mao Zedong Memorial Hall; to the east is the complex which houses the Museum of Chinese Revolution and the Museum of Chinese History. The Great hall of the People stands on the western side. It was from here that Mao proclaimed establishing of Chinese People’s Republic in 1949. The gate consists of five doors. In the past, only the emperor could user the central door. Today it’s enough to pay for the ticket and you may without any fear use the main door. Remember that the ticket for Tiananmen Gate does not entitle you to enter Forbidden City. The night scene of Tian'anmen Square is definitely a MUST for any visitor to Beijing.
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