Wanloria › Destinations › Beijing › Monument to the People's Heroes
Monument to the People's Heroes
CultureVisit: ~30 minFree
Granite obelisk about 38 metres tall in the centre of Tiananmen Square, unveiled in 1958 in memory of those who fell for the Chinese revolution since 1840. The pedestal bears marble reliefs with historical scenes, and the north face an inscription attributed to Mao Zedong. It is one of the most recognisable points of the square.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Monument to the People's Heroes: 2 missions
- Photograph the obelisk with the square behind itStand at some distance to frame the obelisk with the square and the Tiananmen Gate behind.
- Look at the reliefs on the obelisk's pedestalWalk around the base of the monument and look at the marble reliefs with historical scenes from modern China.
Near Monument to the People's Heroes
Tiananmen Square26 m awayZhengyangmen (Qianmen)447 m awayTiananmen Gate461 m awayLao She Teahouse651 m awayQuanjude (Qianmen)881 m awayForbidden City1.4 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Monument to the People's Heroes?
Visiting Monument to the People's Heroes is free.
How much time do you need for Monument to the People's Heroes?
Allow about 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Monument to the People's Heroes?
Photograph the obelisk with the square behind it and Look at the reliefs on the obelisk's pedestal.
What is there to see near Monument to the People's Heroes?
Tiananmen Square (26 m), Zhengyangmen (Qianmen) (447 m) and Tiananmen Gate (461 m).
Source: OpenStreetMap