Construction of the palace complex was began in 1407, the 5th year of the Yongle reign of the third emperor of the Ming dynasty. It was completed fourteen years later in 1420.The Tiananmen Gate was first built in 1417 in the Ming Dynasty. During the demise of the Ming Dynasty, Gate was damaged in the fighting between Li Zicheng and the early Qing emperors.
Beijing is dominated by the huge Imperial Palace, it is the world’s largest palace complex and covers 74 hectares. Its have 9,999 rooms and completed in 1420. It is also often called the Forbidden City, and is on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family. Nowadays, the Forbidden City, or the Palace Museum is open to tourists from home and abroad. Splendid painted decoration on these royal architectural wonders, the grand and deluxe halls, with their surprisingly magnificent treasures will certainly satisfy ‘modern civilians’.
Tiananmen Square located at the centre of Beijing city capitol of the China.
Attraction:
Tiananmen Tower
Tiananmen Tower is located at the north end of the Square. Initially built in 1417 during the Ming Dynasty the Square was the front door of the Forbidden City.
Monument to People’s Heroes
The granite Monument to the People’s Heroes is just at the center of the Tiananmen Square. Built in 1952, it is the largest monument in China’s history.
Great Hall of the People
At the west of the Square is the Great Hall of the People. This building, erected in 1959, is the site of the China National People’s Congress meetings and provides an impressive site for other political and diplomatic activities.
Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao
In the south side of Square you will find Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. This Hall is divided into three halls and our dear Chairman Mao’s body lies in a crystal coffin in one of the halls surrounded by fresh bouquets of various famous flowers and grasses.
National Museum of China
Another important place for the tourist to visit is the China National Museum at the east side of the Square. It just came into existence in 2003 and is a combination of Chinese History Museum and Chinese Revolutionary Museum.
Flag-Raising Ceremony
Five Star Red Flag-the Chinese national flag, flies high in the sky above the Square. To see the guard of honor raise the Flag is a major attraction for the tourist visiting Beijing City.