Tiananmen Square

天安门广场

square in Beijing

#7 in Beijing / #10 in China

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Tiananmen Square, located in the heart of Beijing, China, is one of the largest public squares in the world. Covering 109 acres, it is a significant site for Chinese history and politics. The square is flanked by several important buildings, including the Forbidden City to the north, the Great Hall of the People to the west, and the National Museum of China to the east. It is famously known for the 1989 pro-democracy protests, which were met with a violent military crackdown.

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