Contents: climbing the gate tower of Tian’anmen and visiting National Museum of China and Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall
Tian'anmen
On October 1, 1949, Tiananmen witnessed the founding ceremony of the People's Republic of China. Thanks to this notable event, Tian’anmen has made its mark as the symbolic building of the People’s Republic of China. On January 1, 1988, it was officially opened to the public.
Tel.: 010-63095718
National Museum of China
In February 2003, the National Museum of China was founded as a combination of National Museum of Chinese History and Museum of the Chinese Revolution. In March 2011, the museum resumed operation. Inside, there are two permanent exhibitions including “Ancient China” and “The Road of Rejuvenation”, and ten-odd special exhibitions and international cultural exchange exhibitions covering a complete range of art works.
Address: No.16, East Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing City 北京市东城区东长安街16号
Tel.: 010-65116400
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall focuses on a display of past, now and future of the great city of Beijing. Stretched across four floors, the hall houses the “Bay of Beijing” Bronze Sculpture Exhibition, District and County Planning Exhibition, Ancient City Transition Exhibition, Urban Planning Model Exhibition, World Megacity Exhibition and Future Home Appliances Exhibition.
Address: No. 20, Qianmen East Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing City 北京市东城区前门东大街20号
Tel.: 010-67017074
Public Transportation Links to Tian’anmen Square
1、2、4、5、10、20、52、54、22、44、120、802路到达；地铁1号线前门站，地铁2号线天安门西站、天安门东站；地铁5号线东单站换乘公交前往；地铁4号线西单站换乘公交前往。
Take bus No. 1, No.2, No.4, No.5, No.10, No.20, No.52, No.54, No.22, No.44, No.120 and No.802 and get off at the destination; take Subway Line 1, get off at Qianmen Station, change Subway Line 2 and get off at Tian’anmen West Station or Tian’anmen West Station; take Subway Line 5, get off at Dongdan Station and transfer to buses; take Subway Line 4, get off at Xidan Station and transfer to buses.
