Tiananmen Square

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Make sure you book a reservation to before you come here. It's required but it's free. If you book Forbidden City tickets, you can also come here with those tickets. You can't enter the big huge building but you can look at it from outside and take pictures. You don't need to spend too much time here but you should def make the stop to see it in person!

An iconic location that was not to be missed as part of our group tour. It was very busy with a number of different queue systems, all of which our guide expertly navigated. If we tried doing this ourselves we would have been completely lost! There is lots of security to be mindful of as well. From here you can go to Mao’s mausoleum, the Museum of Chinese History or the Parliament Great Hall. The square itself is all about its history rather than it being an incredible place to be, its large and surrounded by huge, impressive buildings, but it’s still just a square. Make sure you have booked your ticket online, or have a guide do it, and take your passport.

Tiananmen Square is one of the largest public squares in the world and an important part of Chinese history and culture. A few reasons why it is spectacular: * Historical Importance: * Entrance to the Forbidden City: The Forbidden City, located north of the square, was the palace of the emperors of China. * Center of political protest: The 1989 incident in the square is considered a landmark event in world history. * Architecture: There are many beautiful and historical buildings around the square. * Cultural Center: The square hosts large gatherings on special occasions such as China's National Day. * Symbol of modern China: The square is considered a symbol of prosperity and strength of modern China. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when visiting the square: * Political sensitivity: The square is a sensitive issue for China due to the 1989 incident. * Security: Security forces are always deployed in the square. Overall, Tiananmen Square is a must-see when visiting China.

We were helped by our hotel concierge in booking a ticket. Though its free, you need to book in advance, bring passport for foreigners and be prepared for security check. The security is a bit tight in the area but its alright az the officers are respectful towarsd the people. There are a lot of locals visitng the place so be prepared to queue but its such a historic place not to be missed in Beijing!

It wouldn’t be a trip to Beijing without a visit to Tiananmen Square. It was great to be able to take in this bit of history, and it is really secure and well maintained. Make sure to book this in advance so you can get in, and ideally get a guide. Instagram worthy ?%