Tiananmen Square (formerly known as Chengtianmen) is located in the center of Beijing, China, at the southern end of the Forbidden City. It belongs to one of the first national key cultural relics protection units and is one of the national symbols of China. A portrait of Mao Zedong hangs above the central gate of Tiananmen Square, with big slogans such as "Long live the people and country of China" and "Long live the great unity of the people of the world" written on both sides.

Tiananmen Square was built in the 15th year of Yongle in Ming Dynasty and designed by Kuai Xiang, a royal architect of Ming Dynasty. It consists of two parts: tower and tower. It is the main entrance of Beijing Imperial City in Ming and Qing Dynasties. 1 949 65438+1October1,held in founding ceremony, People's Republic of China (PRC), was designed as the national emblem.