Tiananmen Square - worth the effort?
If you are like us and on a budget, backpacking round Beijing, not connected to a tour, and wanting to visit Tiananmen Square, you need to read this post!
On day 1 we exited the metro at Tiananmen East, ready to be astounded except we were stopped and asked whether we had booked our visit. We didn’t know and were told to book at least 1 day in advance through WeChat. “Wait, what?! I thought this was a free attraction?”
Ok, take 2. On day 3 I had managed to book - 2 yuan per person - the previous day and we returned during awful rainy weather.
Rock up, show the QR code, go through security (they take my lighter and nearly hand sanitizer) and asked what I do for a living, “Teacher!” And then we are through!
And honestly, wow!! It really is rather majestic when considering its place in history.
I’m so happy I took my 12 year old there, we have had awesome conversations because of our visit and he will definitely never forget this sight. Definitely, make the effort, visit Tiananmen Square.#tiananmen
You can't go without reservation. You must have one day advance reservation to go inside.
a must go landmark in Beijing. a few other touristy spots in the proximity like the palace museum, national performing centre.
A very historic place in the heart of Beijing. It takes a while to get in because of the heavy security but a lot of appreciate once inside.
Be sure to remember to make an appointment at the WeChat public account Tiananmen Square! Otherwise, you can't get in (it's best not to pack), don't ride a public bicycle, parking is very inconvenient! If you want to see the flag raising in the morning, you must arrive around 4 o'clock, otherwise you will all look at the head and mobile phone! Facing Tiananmen Square, one side is the Great Hall of the People, the other side is the National Museum. The street in front of Tiananmen Square is called Shili Chang'an Street. The flag is raised between the monument of the people and the Tiananmen Square. The south of the monument is the important symbol of China. The night view is also beautiful!
Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing, the capital, at the southern end of the Forbidden City, across Chang'an Street from Tiananmen Square and the People's Heroes Monument, the Great Hall of the People, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall, and the National Museum of China. It covers an area of 4,800 square meters. With outstanding architectural art and special political status for the world attention!
This is a place that I yearn for from a childhood, starting with a child song, "I love Beijing Tiananmen Square." When I was a child, every time I went to about 10, the theme of the blackboard newspaper was most likely Tiananmen Square and colorful balloons. Nowadays, every time I travel, I still walk Chang'an Street to see Tiananmen Square.