Tian'anmen Square measures 880 meters from north to south, 500 meters from east to west and can accommodate up to one million people.

Tian'anmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), is located in the dead centre of Beijing city. The gate is to the north.

To the west is Zhongshan Park, and the People's Museum. Note the Beijing 2008 Olympic banner.

To the south is the Monument to the People's Heroes.

To the East is the Working People's Cultural Palace.

Their War Memorial tower.

There is a stream to the south named Waijinshuihe (Outer Golden River). It has 7 marble bridges. The middle on is for the emporer.

Picture of Chairman Mao Zedong on the People's Heroes Museum.

The Forbidden City was unfortunately under some heavy repair so some things looked pretty lame as you can see.

At entrance gate 1

At the base of Taihemen (Gate of Supreme Harmony).

The throne room of Taihemen.

The next throne room.

Note the dragons in the frame work.

On the walkway to the next temple.

The next temple.

Notice the path travelled by the nobility.

The whole site is being restored and renovated. These are stacks of new roofing tiles to fix this part of the Forbidden City.

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