Tian'an Men Square also known as the Square of the Gate of Heavenly Peace is an immense open concrete area. An ironic name for a square most famous for the 1989 student protests that ended in a massacre. Mao's Tomb is supposed to be the main attraction but most people are more interested in visiting because of the demonstrations. My friend Lori traveled to China the week prior to our trip and shared an interesting story with me. One of the tourist in her group kept insisting the tour guide point out the very spot where the man attempted to block the tanks. Lori said the guide seemed nervous and kept walking away but eventually answered the tourist in private. Supposedly there is an empty square of concrete on the spot where the man in white stood.
Revolutionary statues outside Mao's Masoleum. The casket can be viewed twice daily. We started to line up for the viewing but were pulled out of line and told we needed to leave our bags at a drop off point. So, we decided that it wasn't worth the trouble and moved on.
The Monument to the People's Heroes
Great Hall of the People where the People's Congress meets.
Ming Dynasty Gate - Where On Oct. 1 1949 Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Revolutionary statues outside Mao's Masoleum. The casket can be viewed twice daily. We started to line up for the viewing but were pulled out of line and told we needed to leave our bags at a drop off point. So, we decided that it wasn't worth the trouble and moved on.
The Monument to the People's Heroes
Great Hall of the People where the People's Congress meets.
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