introduce

Located at the northern end of Tiananmen Square, the Tiananmen Gate Tower is a symbol of Beijing and the great motherland, and it is also a must-see for every visitor to Beijing.

Upstairs overlooking

On Tiananmen Square, the towering Tiananmen Gate can be seen from a distance.

Climbing up to the gate tower, overlooking the entire Tiananmen Square and the endless Chang'an Avenue, the view is very good. Taking pictures here as a souvenir has a very wonderful sense of time travel and national pride.

The interior of the gate tower is antique, and you can visit the meeting room of the year, as well as graphic exhibitions, where you can learn about the history of Tiananmen in various periods and the important events held here.

Tour route reference

Due to the large number of tourists who come here to visit, the flow of people on the gate tower is often limited. Visitors can complete the visit by going upstairs from one side and downstairs from the other. After visiting the city tower, there are also scenic spots such as the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum of China on Tiananmen Square, which are all worth seeing and can be visited together. Pass through the Tiananmen Gate Tower and continue north along the central axis, and you can also buy tickets to enter the Forbidden City.

brilliant night view

It is also worth mentioning that the night view of the Tiananmen Gate Tower is also very beautiful. When the lanterns first come on, the gate tower is illuminated with landscape lights, which complement each other with other buildings on Tiananmen Square, making it look extraordinarily magnificent.


opening hours

All year round (low season) 08:30-15:30; year round (peak season) 08:30-16:30

Preferential treatment policy

child:Free for children under 6 years old (inclusive) or under 1.2 meters in height (inclusive)
Children/Students/Elderly:6 years old (excluding)-16 years old (inclusive) with ID card, full-time primary and secondary school students with student ID card, 60-64 years old (1952-1956) old man, discount

Service Facilities

luggage storage:The scenic spot has a special luggage storage place, because many items are not allowed to enter, so it needs to be stored in advance.

must see tips

1. The security check of the tower is very strict, you need to dress appropriately, and you need to show your ID card when you buy the ticket. It is forbidden to take pictures inside the tower, and the luggage must be stored. The storage fee is based on the size of the bag, which is about 2-8 yuan. It is recommended to keep it as little as possible Bring luggage.
2. During holidays such as the 11th, Tiananmen East and West Stations may be under traffic control, and you need to get off at the stop earlier or later and walk into Tiananmen Square to visit.
3. To avoid crowds queuing up, it is best to stagger the holidays and choose to go in the off-season.