What is written on Tianan City Gate?

The words above the gate of Tianan, China are: Long live the Communist Party of China and long live the great unity of the people of the world.

China's Tiananmen Gate consists of two parts: the city platform and the city tower. It has a white marble Xumizuo with a total height of 34.7 meters. Tiananmen Gate Tower is 66 meters long and 37 meters wide. There are five gates under the city platform. The middle gate is the largest and is located on the central axis of the Imperial City of Beijing. In the past, only the emperor could enter and exit through this gate. Tiananmen Square is located in the center of Beijing, on East Chang'an Street in Dongcheng District.

It starts from Tiananmen Square in the north, Zhengyangmen in the south, National Museum of China in the east, and the Great Hall of the People in the west. It is 880 meters long from north to south and 500 meters wide from east to west. Covering an area of ??440,000 square meters, it can accommodate 1 million people for a grand gathering. It is rated as one of the "16 Scenic Areas in Beijing".

Tiananmen Square records the indomitable revolutionary spirit and fearless heroism of the Chinese people. It is a mecca for major celebrations, gatherings and diplomatic affairs. It is China's most important event and gathering place.

Status value

Tiananmen was the place where the emperor issued edicts in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Known as the "Golden Phoenix Edict", Tiananmen Square will be activated when a new emperor ascends the throne, a wedding and other major celebrations, and when the emperor's parents enter the palace. Only when offering sacrifices to heaven, earth and grain every year can one enter or leave through this door.

In addition, major ceremonies such as the emperor's wedding, the generals' flag sacrifice when they went on an expedition, the imperial chariot's sacrifice of roads when he went on an expedition, and the autumn trials of the Ministry of Punishments were also held here. At the same time, it is also the place for "Jindian Chuanlu".

The Tiananmen Gate Tower has a stable and solemn appearance without losing its beautiful curves. It is indeed a rare masterpiece among ancient buildings. Its ingenious structural layout and exquisite construction craftsmanship embody the wisdom and great creation of China's working people for thousands of years, and embody their superb architectural level and artistic expression.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Tiananmen