Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall
Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall is built for memorization of Mao Zedong, the founding father of China. It locates at the Tian’anmen Square (former site of the Gate of China) and is at south side of the Monument to the People’s Heroes. The Hall covers an area of over 57,000 square meters with total building area of more than 28,000 square meters, which is square shaped and has 44 pillars made of yellow marble from Fujian province.
Key Attractions: Hall of Contemplation, With Comrade Guo Motuo (Tune: “The River All Red”), White Jade Sitting Statue of Chairman Mao Zedong
Opening: From Tuesday to Sunday (8:00 - 12:00), Close on Monday
Location: South Side to Monument to the People’s Heroes, Tian’anmen Square
Beijing Lu Xun Museum
Lu Xun Museum is a basement for ideological education of national central organizations and patriotic education in Beijing, a character museum of social and scientific categories built for memorization of and study on Lu Xun, the great scholar in China. There is a Chinese traditional courtyard designed and established by Lu Xun himself in the museum called Former Residence of Lu Xun, his last dwelling place, on which the Lu Xun Museum is developed.
Opening: 9:00 - 16:00 from Tuesday to Sunday; Non-Entry after 15: 30; Close on Monday
Location: No. 19, Gongmenkou, Inner St. Huchengmen, Xicheng District, Beijing
Former Residence of Song Qingling
The Former Residence of Honorary Chairman of People’s Republic of China Song Qingling shows the style of Chinese ancient architecture and also a scenic spot of Chinese modern and contemporary history, which is a 3A level tourist attraction. Song lived and worked here for 18 years, from 1963 to 1981 until she passed away. In October of 1981, central government decided to name it the Former Residence of Honorary Chairman of People’s Republic of China Song Qingling. At the same time, the State Council listed it as one of the Key Cultural Relics Site Under the State Protection.
Opening: 9:00 - 16:00 from November to March (Off Season); 9:00 - 18:00 from April to October (Peak Season)
Location: No. 46, North Houhai, Xicheng District, Beijing
