Beijing · Beijing
Tiananmen Square is the largest city square in the world — 440,000 square meters at the heart of Beijing. Framed by the Tiananmen Gate Tower to the north, the National Museum of China to the east, the Great Hall of the People to the west and Zhengyangmen Gate to the south, it is the place where travelers come to watch the national flag-raising ceremony at sunrise and feel the scale of the capital.
We arrange tickets, guides and day tours for Tiananmen Square — and can plan the rest of your Beijing itinerary, transfers and hotels included.
Open 24 hours; flag-raising at sunrise (times vary by season); security screenin
Free entry. Photo ID / passport required for the security check.
1–2 hours (plus nearby attractions)
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A favorite way to experience Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
A favorite way to experience Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
A favorite way to experience Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
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