Thursday, August 14, 2008

#02 The Tian'anmen Square

Tian'anmen Square


Tian'anmen Square (The Gate of Heavenly Peace) is located in the northern gate of the Forbidden City. It has great cultural significance as a symbol since the site had several events in Chinese history.

The place is also known for the protests Tian'anmen of 1989.Here are the Great Hall of the People, the Monument to the People's Martyrs and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao Zedong.

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