Beijing, China

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Beijing

A columned mausoleum at the southern center of Tiananmen Square, built in 1977 to hold the embalmed body of Mao Zedong. Visitors file past a seated marble statue and the glass coffin where the founder of the People's Republic lies in state.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 39.901, 116.3915

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