Tiananmen Square, Beijing's center, is surrounded by landmarks like the Monument to the People's Heroes and Mao Zedong's Mausoleum. Nearby attractions include the Palace Museum, Zhongshan Park, Jingshan Park, Shichahai Park, and the National Museum of China.
Zhongshan Park
Zhongshan Park is a commemorative classical garden, originally named in honor of the great pioneer of democratic revolution, Sun Yat-sen. It was formerly the Temple of Land and Grain in the Ming and Qing dynasties, with ancillary buildings such as the Kitchen of the Gods, Treasury of the Gods, and Slaughter Altar situated southwest outside the Temple of Land and Grain. The park is divided into three main botanical areas: ancient tree protection zone, inner altar plant adjustment zone, and outer altar plant adjustment zone, featuring elements such as lakes, bridges, lawns, flower beds, pavilions, and corridors.