Tiananmen Square is located on the central axis of Beijing and is the central square of the People's Republic of China. Numerous national symbols such as the Tiananmen Gate Tower, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum, and the Monument to the People's Heroes are located here, and various large-scale celebrations are also held here. The flag raising ceremony every morning attracts countless tourists to pay their respects.
Top attractions on the square
Tiananmen Square is located directly south of Tiananmen Square. In the center of the square stands the magnificent Monument to the People's Heroes. To the west of the square is the Great Hall of the People, to the east is the National Museum of China, and to the south are two ancient city buildings with hundreds of years of history - the Zhengyang Gate and the Qianmen Arrow Tower. These magnificent buildings, together with Tiananmen Square, form the present-day Tiananmen Square.
The current Tiananmen Square is an important venue for major celebrations, grand gatherings, and foreign affairs welcoming in the Republic. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Tiananmen Square has undergone multiple military parades, witnessing the rise and revitalization of the Chinese nation.
Watch the flag raising ceremony
On Tiananmen Square, a flag raising (lowering) ceremony is held daily, which is generally divided into holiday flag raising ceremony and weekday flag raising ceremony. Flag raising ceremonies are held on New Year's Day, Spring Festival, International Labor Day, National Day, and the 1st of each month.
Flag raising and lowering time
The flag raising (lowering) ceremony varies with the sunrise time every day. The specific time for flag raising can be found on the official website of the Tiananmen Square Management Committee.
Tiananmen Square implements a night clearance system, with the entrance open about half an hour before the flag is raised. After the flag is lowered, the clearance begins and the entrance is closed (the opening time may be temporarily adjusted according to the season and actual passenger flow). Tourists can wait near the square half an hour before raising the flag.
Need to make an appointment for a visit
If you want to visit Tiananmen Square or watch the flag raising (lowering) ceremony, you need to make separate appointments on the official website of the Tiananmen Square Management Committee.
Travel Tips
Address: Chang'an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Opening Hours: 5:00-22:00 throughout the year
Tickets: Free access