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Tian'anmen Square
Tian'anmen itself is the Gate of Heavenly Peace. It's generally regarded as the center of Beijing because of its location and also because it has been a symbol of power ever since Chairman Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the new China on October 1, 1949. Every year on China's National Day, crowds gather all around  

Tian'anmen which is also the front gate to the Forbidden City. 
Two stone lions stand in front of Tian'anmen as a symbol of power, with two more standing guard at the bridges. Beside the lions are two Huabiao, stone-carved ornamental columns.
Tian'anmen Square covers more than 40 hectares and is the largest public square in the world. The area is very often packed with people - and even more so during the holidays. Both visitors, snapping pictures with Tian'anmen in the background, and locals flock here and some even fly kites with their children. 
 

On the western side of Tian'anmen Square is the Great Hall of the People, a massive group of square buildings that serve as the center for political activities. Within this group of buildings, you'll find the Standing Committee of the People's Congress, China's equivalent to Parliament in western countries.




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