Tiananmen Square is mostly about a feeling. The square itself, while massive, is just a town square without much happening except on holidays. Not much to see, it's more just a feeling as you watch the army marching by in perfect unision, stand under the shadow of the fallen heroes monuments, and take it all in, all the past history... more

I suppose it's all a question of taste, but for me I was rather underwhelmed by Tiananmen Square. Yes it is very big - apparently the largest city square in the world. Apparently you can go see the body of Chairman Mao, if that sort of thing appeals to you. Yes it has great historical significance and all that stuff,... more

Tienanmen Square was much larger than I had ever imagined. I visited in July so it was very busy. I got my token photo with the guard and Chairman Mao's photo in the background. A very important piece of history for China so read up on the significance in your guidebook. Have a seat and people watch easily for hours.... more

Why do you go to Tiananmen Square? To look for any hint of the energy and tragedy of June 1989... and to see the mummified remains of Chairman Mao. Start at the Qinmen subway station at the south end of the square and enjoy Qinmen and the Arrow Tower before heading across the street to put your camera and bags... more

Of course you will come to see this landmark. Just warning you that kite flying was apparently prohibited here when we visited, perhaps because of the upcoming Olympics. more

Its huge, surrounded by museums and attractions. Very easy to reach by subway. I went there in a very hot and humid weather and its an open area where you have to walk a lot but still the 2008 floral decorations and all the activity made it very very enjoyable. Its one of the most visited tourist attraction in Beijing... more

Upon seeing General Mao's picture on Tiananmen Gate after leaving the Forbidden City, I was hustled and bustled by shouting Chinese guards. I couldn't understand the language, but through the wonders of non-verbal communication, I could understand that they were shouting at all the tourists to keep moving, keep moving, keep moving. I had a friend of mine take a... more

You can read all about Tiananmen’s history in those heavy guide books. I’ll summarize by stating that it is a must see. Like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, Tiananmen and everything around Tiananmen has been built on a grand scale - the wide avenues that frame the square, Zhongnanhai to the west, the museums to the east, the... more

One must not visit Beijing without seeing Tiannanmen Square. Its historical importance - good and bad - is unrivalled in China and it is also a superb place for people-watching (from proud Chinese citizens saluting the red flag to wide-eyed tourist groups taking a photo op next to a baby-faced soldier). I visited Beijing in December of 2008 and was... more