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- fire-tower3,533 contributionsWe managed to book reservations for the flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square at 6.27am so we have to leave the hotel at 5.50am to make our way there. The walk in -3 degrees in the wee hours on a Thursday December morning was not that far from our hotel, but subject to a few security checks (IDs and bags) along the way. The wait was long and the flag raising did not start until 7.25am, so we had waited for slightly more than an hour.
The contingent marched from building and across the road, where traffic was stopped a few minutes earlier. Once ready, the national anthem was played and the flag was raised, all within minutes. While there were a few foreigners, most were locals and many were elders who make the trip and wait to witness the ceremony. The patriotism is commendable. After the flag raiding ceremony, we proceeded to explore Tiananmen Square. Definitely an experience for those who visit Beijing but do note that online reservation is required.Written 27 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - flapjackbreakfastToronto, Canada20 contributionsGreat views from the top. The bottom has some high quality art exhibits and historical photos and exposition. Nice leafy courtyard in between to relax in the shade.Written 25 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fire-tower3,533 contributionsWe managed to book reservations for our visit to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall at 9.45am on a Thursday morning in December. We had timed this shortly after the flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square (and a quick breakfast thereafter). We got to see the embalmed body of Mao Zedong in the memorial hall enclosed in a glass case, watched by 2 military guards in attention. There were minders to keep the line moving along and visitors were not to stop but to keep moving.
The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, also known as the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, is the final resting place of Mao Zedong, Chairman of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party from 1943 and the Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party from 1945 until his death in 1976. Although Mao Zedong had wished to be cremated, this was ignored and his body was embalmed. The construction of a memorial hall as his final resting place began shortly after his death. This attraction is located in the middle of Tiananmen Square.
Do note that reservations is required and we did this through WeChat even though we do not have a local China telephone number. Of course the staff at our hotel walked us through the reservation process. This visit is quite an experience.Written 27 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KodoDrummerBuenos Aires, Argentina70,626 contributionsThe monument honours those who fought and died for the freedoms and quality of life enjoyed by the Chinese people of today.Written 4 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ZmixValGuatemala City, Guatemala50 contributionsThe whole place is beautiful and peaceful. Full of images and inciense. Be respectful and quiet when you go in and just enjoy the experience. Full of small shops in the adjoining streets and small restaurants. You can spend a good couple of hours there. The subway station is right next to it.Written 28 December 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- silverbrookLondon, Canada4,745 contributionsAs you come to Tian'anmen and the entrance to the Forbidden City, you will notice a pair of ornately carved white marble columns with dragons perched on top facing toward the square. Once you pass through the gate, there are two more columns with the perched dragons facing inside. Although these columns are lovely, they tend to blend in to the majesty of the surrounding area so they don't really get as much attention as they may if they were independent. The story behind these dragons is interesting and helped ensure the emperor was spending time with his family as well as with his people.Written 5 May 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joly78000271 contributions- Peaceful and colorful temple with the numerous trees in flower during the (short) spring season in Beijing.
- Some information in English. It's possible to download an app (QR code right on display after the gate) supposed to assist you, but we did not complete registration as too much personal information were requested.
- Audio guide available at the entrance for 20 yuan + 80 yuan deposit (Chinese, English, Japanese, French...).
- Entrance is 20 yuan (tickets sold in a small barrack on the right side of the entrance). Each Wednesday, free entrance for the first 200 visitors.
- Restaurant and tea gardens open inside the temple. Food is acceptable, but more oily than food served in Beijing, overpriced.
- Be aware that the vegetarian restaurant that was inside the temple is closed.
- No photos can be taken inside the prayer rooms.
- Impressive Ginkgoes, one tree is over 900 years old!
- Far away from downtown, but worth the visit if you stay long time in Beijing.Written 9 April 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - clairewrobelBeijing, China47 contributionsMy husband and I went during an unseasonably warm day in February during the Spring Festival period. The decorations were so beautiful and the entire park just felt alive with celebration. I literally cried while eating noodles because I couldn’t believe how beautiful and satisfied I was.
Hiking up the mountain is definitely a workout! It took us a little over an hour from the bottom to the slide, which is about 400m up. There are usually options for stairs or ramp, and then also between rock stairs or wood stairs. There is also a ski lift you can take up and down, and a toboggan slide you can take down. My husband and I took the slide and it was so fun! Definitely worth the trek up.
My husband and I are Christian so we didn’t partake in any of the Buddhist activities, but it was moving to see many others worshipping. One of the signs say that some of the temples were built as early as the 1300’s.
I would absolutely love to visit again, especially in the warmer months when the streams are flowing and the greenery is alive.Written 12 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Concord_MABillConcord, MA89 contributionsThis is a very big cemetery, with some large and ornate tombs for military heroes as well as smaller markers of various kinds for other burials. On "Tomb Sweeping Day" last week people were present in large numbers even on a rainy day to sweep, scrub, and decorate the burial sites with flowers and food offerings. Road traffic was heavy so I suggest asking your taxi to wait.Written 9 April 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- nellielimKuala Lumpur, Malaysia3,920 contributionsThis is a man-made stone hillock situated in the North of the Imperial Garden. The hillock is about ten meters high with a steep winding path to the top. On the hill top is the Imperial Prospect Pavilion or Pavilion of Imperial Scenery. The area is surrounded by beautiful gardens enjoyed only by the Royal family and concubines. As the palace is on flat land, this was the only way to view the outside world and the vastness of the palace grounds. The Royal family would come here once a year paying homage and respect to all things beautiful. On the double 9th festival every year, the Royal family would climb the hill to escape misfortune on that day. We did not climb to the hill-top but sat in the gardens enjoying the peace and relative quietness here.Written 5 April 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- When-on-me-travelsStoke-on-Trent, UK1,259 contributionsWe travelled to see the Anti-Japanese War Museum (see review) and discovered that both the museum and the Memorial Statue Park were closed for renovation & a re-opening date is currently unknown.
From the road you could see a few of the statues & they looked very impressive. There was no sign of any work being done within the park (only the museum had work taking place!) but, after walking around to various entrances, we discovered a sign advising that it is closed and will re-open at a later date.Written 14 February 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rob LoRichmond, CA285 contributionsNice little shopping center for an evening stroll. Some historical statues along the walk. Can’t see the architectural brilliance at night though, need to return during daytime one day.Written 7 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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