How high is Tiananmen Square?

Tiananmen Square was originally 33.87 meters, and 1970 increased by 0.83 meters to 34.70 meters. Tiananmen Square has a huge area, covering an area of 4,800 square meters, and has certain architectural artistic characteristics. Tiananmen Square consists of a tower and a platform, in which the tower is a traditional double-eaved building.

There are five gates under the city gate, and the largest gate in the middle is located on the central axis of Beijing Imperial City. In the past, only the emperor could go in and out of this gate. There is a portrait of Mao Zedong hanging above the middle door, with big slogans of "Long live the people and country of China" and "Long live the great unity of the people of the world" written on both sides.

Main attraction

1, Jinshui Bridge

Jinshui Bridge is divided into inner Jinshui Bridge and outer Jinshui Bridge, which was built in Yongle period of Ming Dynasty. Neijinshui Bridge is located on the Jinshui River in the square in front of Taihe Gate of the Forbidden City. It is five parallel single-hole arch-connected white marble bridges. In front of Tiananmen Square, the three-hole arch-coupon Bai Han Jade Bridge across the Waijinshui River was rebuilt in the 29th year of Qing Emperor Kangxi (1690).

2. huabiao

Two pairs of China watches, which were built during the construction of Chengtianmen Gate in Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, ingeniously adorned the entire exquisite Forbidden City complex, enhancing the overall sense of ancient architectural art ... Hua Biao is an important symbol of Tiananmen Square, which is integrated with the majestic Tiananmen Gate, elegant Jinshui Bridge and mighty lion, and becomes a unique and beautiful landscape in front of Tiananmen Square.