Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

⭐ 4.50

Jingshan Qianjie No. 4, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
Located at the southern end of Tiananmen Square, it is a solemn memorial building constructed after the founding of the People's Republic of China to commemorate the great leader Mao Zedong. The main body of the memorial hall adopts a palace-style architectural style similar to the Forbidden City, with red walls and golden roofs, with a magnificent atmosphere, echoing with the Monument to the Heroes of the People. Inside, there is a hall for the viewing of the remains of Comrade Mao Zedong, with a solemn and sacred atmosphere, with golden versions of Volumes 1 to 4 of “Selected Works of Mao Zedong” inlaid on the surrounding walls, symbolizing the eternal inheritance of the thought of the great man.

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Chairman Mao Memorial Hall is located at the south end of Tiananmen Square, a national-level memorial built to honor Mao Zedong. The main structure is a square building topped with golden glazed tiles, and the characters "" (Chairman Mao Memorial Hall) are prominently displayed across the front. Inside, there's a viewing hall where Mao Zedong's preserved body lies in state for public visitation. Construction began in November 1976 and the hall opened to the public in September 1977, making it one of China's key red tourism sites. To visit, you need to make a real-name reservation through the official WeChat public account (), and entry is free after a security check. Opening hours are limited — typically Tuesday through Sunday morning, closed on Mondays. Dress code is enforced (neat attire required), you m...
⭐ 5 · Phoenix Lane Expand
Mao Zedong Memorial Hall is located at the southern end of Tiananmen Square, a national-level memorial built to honor Chairman Mao. The main structure is a square building topped with golden glazed tiles, and Mao Zedong Memorial Hall is inscribed on the front. Inside, the Hall of Mourning houses Mao's preserved body in the center, where visitors can pay their respects. Construction began in November 1976, and the hall was completed and opened in September 1977, making it one of the country's key red ...
⭐ 5 · Alex Morgan Expand