Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square, located at the center of Beijing City, is the largest ctiy central plaza in the world and the geographical center of Beijing City, named after the majestic Tiananmen Rostrum (literally, Gate of Heavenly Peace) which lies to its north. Now, Tian'anmen Square houses many important buildings and leads to the tourist entrance to the Forbidden City. The Tiananmen Square covers an area of 440,000 m2 with 880 meters long east-west and 500 meters long south-north, which can hold more or less one million people at one time. Tiananmen Square has great cultural significance as it was the site of several key events in Chinese history. Many significant festivals are celebrated in the Tiananmen Square and it is a great place to experience Beijing culture.
As the place of making the declaration of the foundation of the People's Republic of China on October 1st, 1949, Tiananmen Square can be regarded as the heart of People's Republic of China. Tiananmen Square has an impressive sight, with the majestic Tiananmen Rostrum on the north, the National Museum of China on the east, the Great Hall of the People on the west, the Qianmen Street and Qianmen Tower on the south, Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall and the Monument to the People's Heroes in the center. Its splendor and importance attracts thousands of tourists, both domestic and international, to come to visit here everyday. Here are some guide information of Tiananmen Square. Opening Hours: 4:00 to 23:00 for Tiananmen Square  Contact number: +86 10 85968802  Tickets: Free for square visiting and Chairman Mao's Memorial Hall; CNY 15 for tower ascending; CNY 30 for the Great Hall of the People

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Question:Many guide books about Beijing tell that Tian’anmen Square is the largest square in the world. Just wondering if it is and what about the red square in Moscow?

Answer:Yes, Tian’anmen Square is the largest city plaza in the world. The Tiananmen Square covers an area of 440,000 m2 with 880 meters long east-west and 500 meters long south-north, which can hold more or less one million people at one time. It is 5 times larger than red square in Moscow.