Beijing, China

Tiananmen

Tiananmen, Beijing

The Gate of Heavenly Peace, front gate of the old imperial city, first built in 1420 and rebuilt in 1651. Crowned with a rostrum and Mao Zedong's portrait, it is where the People's Republic was proclaimed in 1949.

What the app adds

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

Location

Coordinates: 39.90733333, 116.39108333

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