China Beijing Tiananmen Gate

Province/Area:Beijing
Address:Chang’an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Distance from the city center:979m
Open time(Beijing time)Low season 08:30-15:30, high season 08:30-16:30
Ticket price: CNY
Phone:86-010-63095718

Introduction

Tiananmen is located atthe intersection of the central axis of the capital Beijing and Chang’an Avenue. It was built in the 15th year of the Yongle reign (1417) of the Ming Dynasty and was originally called Chengtianmen. After being rebuilt in the 8th year of the Shunzhi reign (1651) of the Qing Dynasty, it was called Tiananmen to this day. It was the main gate of the imperial city during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

On October 1, 1949, Chairman Mao Zedong solemnly proclaimed to the world from the Tiananmen Gate: “The Central People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China is established today!”Tiananmen has since become a symbol of New China.The national emblem of the People’s Republic of China is hung in the center above the double eaves of Tiananmen Gate, and a portrait of Chairman Mao is hung above the central doorway on the city platform. On either side are large banners with the slogans “Long live the People’s Republic of China” and “Long live the great unity of the world’s people”. In 1961Tiananmen Square became one of the first national key cultural relics protected by the State Council.

Opening hours

Open 08:30-15:30 year-round; open 08:30-16:30 year-round, exterior can be visited all day

Preferential policies

Minors: Persons under 18 years of age (not including) must present relevant identification documents; children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult when booking a tour., free

senior citizens: Seniors aged 60 and above (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents and foreigners who have obtained permanent residency) can enter for free

with relevant ID. Military personnel60 years old (including) or above (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents and foreigners who have obtained permanent residency) can present relevant documents to enter for free

Military personnel:Active and retired military personnel can enter for free with valid ID

Firefighters: Firefighters and rescue workers with valid identification will be admitted free of charge

Disabled people: with valid ID, free

students:18 years of age (inclusive) or older, undergraduate degree or below (excluding graduate students, adult education, etc.), with original student ID, discount

Service Facilities

Luggage storage:There are special luggage storage locations in scenic spots. Since many items are not allowed inside, you need to store your luggage in advance.