Beijing, China

Tiananmen Square

Tiananmen Square, Beijing

One of the world's largest public squares, where Mao Zedong proclaimed the People's Republic of China in 1949. Greatly enlarged in 1958, it spreads roughly 765 by 282 meters between monumental state buildings at Beijing's symbolic center.

What the app adds

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

Location

Coordinates: 39.90333333, 116.39166667

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