Elegant scenery, wide open spaces and beautiful buildings; Tiananmen Square really does have it all. Situated in the centre of Beijing, one immediately witnesses a land of stillness and tranquillity. Yet as you walk on into the main square one starts to realise the true extent of the exquisite beauty possessed by Tiananmen Square. The main square is practically impossible to miss; not only by its breathtaking visual experience, but the 400,000 plus square metre land is the greatest public space on earth. Centrally located in Beijing and symbolically defined as the heart of China, we see a completely different outlook and society to what Beijing once was. Before the square, Beijing was arguably defined as a feudal society, so change was imperative. The capital of socialist China was transformed not only by the square but by the beautiful architecture which surrounds it, ranging from the Great Hall of the People to the Museums of History and the Revolution, all more than worthy of a visit.

The square is typically defined by tourists as a place of pilgrimage. Not only to see the amazing scenery but also to witness a historic and iconic monument, the tomb of Mao. People line up for hundreds of feet every day to see the former chairman, with many paying tribute to him with flowers which can be rented at the entrance on the north side.

Interest stems not only from physically experiencing the tomb, but also in witnessing the sense of awe of the Chinese confronted with their former leader, who is still seen today as the central architect of modern china.

To truly realise why Beijing is acclaimed to have some of the most beautiful land sights in the whole of Asia, Tiananmen Square should be top of your list of things to do in the city. To see this and many other attractions in Beijing at the most competitive rate, please contact the China Travel Depot.

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