Tiananmen Square is definitely a must for every traveler in Beijing. Located at the center of Beijing City, Tiananmen Square is famous for its solemn and majestic Tiananmen Tower, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, the National Museum of China, and the flag raising and lowering ceremony. It is of great cultural significance and has been the witness of many important events in Chinese history.

Notice: Personal ID card is required, and dangerous goods are prohibited.

Admission: Free

Opening hours: 5:00 - 22:00

Address: Chang’an Avenue, Beijing

Transport:

By Subway: Take Subway Line 1 to Tiananmen East or Tiananmen West Station

By Bus:

1. Take Bus No.1, 5, 52, Sightseeing Bus Line 1, Sightseeing Bus Line 2, or Tourist Bus Line 2 to Tiananmen West.

2. Take Bus No. 1, 2, 52, 59, 82, 120, Sightseeing Bus Line 2 or Tourist Bus 2 to Tiananmen East.

3. Take Bus No. 2, 5, 120, or Sightseeing Bus Line 2 to Tiananmen Square East.

4. Take Bus No. 120 or Sightseeing Bus Line 2 to Tiananmen Square West.

5. Take Bus No. 8, 9 20, 44 Inner Ring, 44 Outer Ring, 622 to Qianmen East Station, then walk north to Tiananmen Square.